Gambiaj.com – BANJUL, The Gambia — In a landmark step toward empowering marginalized groups, The Gambia, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched a $14.7 million project aimed at building self-reliance for vulnerable youth and women across the nation.
Gambiaj.com – Accra, Ghana – A delegation from The Gambia’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), led by Board Chairman Alieu Momodou Ngum, has embarked on a week-long study mission in Ghana to learn from the country’s advanced utility regulatory practices.
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The European Union will not renew a fishing agreement with Senegal that has been criticized by many Senegalese, the EU delegation in the West African country announced Tuesday
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) — Vice President Mohammed B. S. Jallow led a critical cabinet session on the 2025 fiscal budget, reviewing revenue estimates and expenditure plans to advance the government’s agenda of inclusive and sustainable development.
Gambiaj.com – Africell is poised to drive significant progress in The Gambia’s digital infrastructure and economic growth following a successful $300 million bond issuance. Part of a broader expansion effort, the funds raised through this bond will strengthen Africell’s capabilities in The Gambia, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Sierra Leone, enhancing mobile and data connectivity for businesses, communities, and the broader digital economy.
Gambiaj.com – (LOME, Togo) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched an ambitious effort to address high air travel costs in West Africa, as air transport experts convene this week in Lomé, Togo, for critical consultations.
Gambiaj.com (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia has officially joined the Establishment Agreement of the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
A penalty clause required FAR to pay $22 million if it failed to meet this obligation. FAR argued for both an extension and a waiver of the penalty, citing previous drilling efforts and a promised technical review. This review was never delivered. Jerreh Barrow, however, recommended granting FAR’s request and waiving the penalty, a decision supported by the Petroleum Negotiation Committee and approved by the Petroleum Minister, despite the lack of independent verification of FAR’s work.
Gambiaj.com – (JENOI, The Gambia) – The Gambian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security (MoALFS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, has launched a 30-day training program on hybrid rice production technology.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering (GIABA) has gathered delegates, youth advocates, and policymakers in Banjul for a pivotal conference aimed at combating illicit financial flows and raising awareness about money laundering.
Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.
Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.
