The clarification, shared with journalists on Friday, appears at first to contradict Finance Minister Seedy Keita’s earlier briefing to lawmakers
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia’s debt stock has risen from D110.7 billion (USD 1.74 billion) in 2023 to
The core of the issue, according to BofA, is the country’s financing strategy. To cover its 2026 needs, Senegal would have to raise 40% more than it did in 2025
The initiative seeks to broaden the tax base and rationalize tax expenditures to boost government revenue and create more fiscal space.
The “hidden debt” has become a political and economic debate in Dakar as the country faces pressure to rein in spending under an IMF-supported program.
Past assessments by international maritime databases have flagged some Gambian-registered vessels for involvement in risky ship-to-ship transfers
The absence of Gambian buyers at Médina Yoro Fula set off an immediate chain reaction. Shops remained shuttered, aisles empty, and retailers sat staring
The situation is further compounded by the crew’s reported inability to communicate effectively with authorities and their lack of funds to refuel
S&P’s placement of Senegal means any further setbacks, whether stalled IMF talks or repayment challenges, could result in additional downgrades
President Barrow said the banking system was introduced to ensure transparency and security in handling payments from the annual groundnut trade season.
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