“Gambia Yet to Discover Oil”, as Ministry Denies Theft Claims
Frederic Tendeng
June 11, 2025
The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines has clarified that The Gambia has not yet discovered any oil or gas resources
Economy
Gambia Secures $3 Million ISDB Loan for Groundnut Sector Project and Road Expansion Feasibility Study
Frederic Tendeng
June 11, 2025
The Gambia got a $3 million loan from the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) to boost its groundnut processing infrastructure and project management systems
Dakar – Air Senegal Faces Fresh Legal Battle Over Four Leased Aircraft
Frederic Tendeng
June 9, 2025
Two Irish companies, have filed an urgent request with the Commercial Court of Dakar seeking the immediate return of four Air Senegal aircraft
Commercial Transport Drivers Take Advantage of Festive Rush to Hike Fares as Government Fails to Rein in Practice
Frederic Tendeng
June 9, 2025
Commuters across The Gambia have expressed deep frustration over what they call “daylight extortion” by commercial transport drivers during festive periods
Senegal, Fiscal Reforms – IMF Approves but Maintains Concerns Over Falsified Debt Declarations
Frederic Tendeng
June 4, 2025
IMF welcomes Senegal’s efforts to improve tax revenue mobilization and dependence on external financing yet concerns regarding the falsified debt declarations
U.S. Senator Calls Musk’s Gambia Permit “Textbook Corruption” in Trump-Era Trade Talks
Frederic Tendeng
June 2, 2025
Mentioning The Gambia, Warren said some countries that were negotiating trade deals with Trump started giving Starlink some pretty good deals
Former WAE Boss Samuel Sarr Released with Electronic Tag, Pursues Full Dismissal of Charges
Frederic Tendeng
May 31, 2025
Samuel Sarr, the former managing director of WAE was released on medical grounds from detention under electronic surveillance and assigned to house arrest
PetroNor Has Until End of Year to Start a Drilling Campaign in Gambian Waters as Company Still Eyes Partners
Frederic Tendeng
May 30, 2025
PetroNor E\&P Ltd. eyes firmly on The Gambia’s A4 offshore block, as the company reported its first-quarter financial results for 2025.
The Gambia Secures $100 Million from World Bank for Climate-Resilient Roads and Energy Networks
Frederic Tendeng
May 30, 2025
The Gambia has clinched a significant $100 million investment from the World Bank to bolster climate resilience in its vital transport and energy sectors.
The Gambia Joins Regional Effort to Boost African Development Fund with $2 Million Pledge
Mariama Cham
May 30, 2025
At the African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings, The Gambia has pledged a contribution of $2 million to replenish the ADF
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