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ActionAid International The Gambia has called for a stronger focus on agricultural investment, food security and climate resilience in its engagement with the National Assembly’s Select Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development on the implementation of the Maputo Declaration.
Sep 23, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Women in Liberation and Leadership (WILL) have launched a new initiative to support aspiring women politicians through capacity building and intergenerational leadership ahead of The Gambia’s 2027 National Assembly and Local Government elections.
Sep 23, 2026
Young people, women’s groups and civil society organisations under the banner of Global Platform The Gambia on Saturday staged a climate justice march and presented a set of demands to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, as part of activities marking the Global Week of Climate Action.
Sep 22, 2026 • Rohey Samba
The Director of Caritas-Gambia has described peace as not merely the absence of war, but the presence of human dignity, dialogue, reconciliation, compassion, opportunity, justice and respect for human rights.
Sep 22, 2026 • Adama Jallow
Iqra International, a UK-based volunteer-driven organization working with adolescents across West Africa, on Friday extended its humanitarian support to the community of Banjul with the donation of sewing machines and wheelchairs.
Sep 22, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO
Delegates from more than 33 countries will gather in The Gambia next week as the country hosts the 2026 TabitalPulaaku International General Assembly, with organisers expressing confidence in the nation's readiness to stage a successful global Fulbe congress.
Sep 21, 2026 • Rohey Samba
ActionAid International The Gambia has called for increased investment in organic fertiliser and agroecological farming practices as farmers continue to grapple with rising production costs and limited access to essential agricultural inputs.
Sep 21, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay
Sep 21, 2026
The Gambia Immigration Department's (GID) Border Patrol Unit (BPU) has conducted a community sensitisation campaign in the North Bank Region aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of irregular migration and transnational organised crime.
Sep 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026 • Jarra Cham
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Major General Ousman Gomez, has reminded members of the military that their fundamental responsibility is to protect civilians and non-citizens while ensuring that their rights and freedoms are respected.
Sep 17, 2026 • Adama Jallow
Unique Foundation (UF), in collaboration with Book Aid International, on Saturday joined the global community to commemorate International Literacy Day with a community-focused celebration in Kerr Sering, emphasizing the importance of reading and access to quality books.
Sep 17, 2026 • Sheriff Janko
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Country Representative, Ms. Nafisa Binte Shafique, and her team have received child rights ambassadors from the University of The Gambia (UTG), in a meeting that placed renewed focus on strengthening child protection and amplifying children’s voices in national development.
Sep 17, 2026 • Ali Jaw
At least five Gambian companies, both big and medium-sized, have confirmed participation in the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia, scheduled for 14 to 18 October 2026 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in BSD City. Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) is the country’s largest international trade exhibition, hosted by the Ministry of Trade and organized by PT Debindomulti Adhiswati. It connects global buyers with Indonesian exporters across food and beverage, beauty, fashion, furniture, home living and professional services.
Sep 16, 2026 • Adama Jallow
Youth migration remains one of the major challenges confronting communities in The Gambia, with many young people risking the irregular route in search of opportunities. Among them was Edrisa Jallow, a young karate athlete whose life was once defined by sport, discipline and excellence.
Sep 16, 2026 • Jarra Cham
The Information Technology and Communication Association (ITCA) at the University of The Gambia (UTG) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) to discuss a strategic partnership aimed at improving service delivery through technology.
Sep 16, 2026 • Ali Jaw
The Chief Economist of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Robert Staiger, has revealed that WTO membership has increased trade among members by roughly 140 per cent.
Sep 16, 2026 • Adama Jallow
The outgoing Turkish Ambassador to The Gambia, His Excellency Fahri Türker Oba, on Thursday hosted a farewell breakfast press conference at his residence in Brufut Gardens, marking the end of his two-and-a-half-year tour of duty in August 2026.
Sep 15, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO
