An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Washington DC with the Gambian authorities.The discussions followed those in Banjul from September 30 to October 11, 2024 (see PR 24/367). A staff-level agreement was reached on the second review of the program supported under the[Read More…]
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Gambia’s Foreign Minister Tangara Loses Commonwealth Top Job
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s seasoned foreign minister, has clinched the role of Commonwealth Secretary General, making history as the first African to hold this position since Nigeria’s Chief Emeka Anyaoku stepped down in 2000. The 61-year-old diplomat prevailed over Mamadou Tangara of Gambia and Joshua Setipa of Lesotho during the[Read More…]
Gambian Home Matches Resume After CAF Stadium Ban
The Gambia will return to playing their home matches at the Independence Stadium in Bakau after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) lifted its two-year ban on the venue. This comes ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Comoros on November 15, 2024. The stadium had[Read More…]
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