Finance Minister Reports Rise in Gambia’s Debt Stock as Economy Maintains Growth Momentum
December 5, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia’s debt stock has risen from D110.7 billion (USD
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia’s debt stock has risen from D110.7 billion (USD
The junta criticized past transitions for focusing solely on rapid elections, a misguided choice described as “the panacea” for deep-rooted political problems.
It lamented that both national and international resources had been squandered over the years, while essential reforms were neglected by political actors and foreign partners.
Referring to events surrounding the latest electoral dispute, the military command said tensions had escalated to a point where the country risked “an ethnic civil war,” leaving the Armed Forces with “no choice” but to intervene and seize power.
National Transition Council Created
As part of the restructuring, the ACM announced the creation of a National Transition Council. This body will coordinate political actions during the transition, prepare key governance instruments, and oversee the activities of the transitional authorities.
All powers and responsibilities of the new council are defined in the Transitional Political Charter, which has now been formally adopted and made public.
The ACM maintained that the measures are aimed at ensuring a responsible transition that will lay the groundwork for lasting political stability and institutional reforms in Guinea-Bissau.
Gambiaj.com – (The Hague, Switzerland) – The Dutch government has declared that “genuine autonomy under Moroccan
He said the 2026 budget seeks to narrow the country’s fiscal deficit to 0.1% of GDP while driving inclusive growth through targeted investments
Gambiaj.com – (ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia) — The ninth African Women in Media (AWiM) conference opened in
Despite being repeatedly pressed by Chairman Darboe, ASP Jallow remained calm and firm. “We are not allowing anybody to go and see him right now,”
Through the Shade Initiative, Goriola works to create safe spaces where girls and women can embrace their natural skin tones.
Mayor Lowe appealed directly to President Barrow—“President of all Gambians”—to use his authority to curb what she described as a “degrading style of politics”
The prosecution had challenged that decision immediately after it was issued, arguing for Gadiaga’s continued detention pending trial.
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