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Barrow Inaugurates 50-Kilometre Urban Roads Project, Says Infrastructure Will Benefit Gambians for Decades
By Omar Cham President Adama Barrow has officially inaugurated the 50-kilometre Urban Roads Project, Lot 2, comprising components 6, 9 and 20, describing the infrastructure as a long-term investment in the people and future of The Gambia. Speaking at the…
“Cultivating Equality” Key to Africa’s Food Security, Says Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah
Kigali, Rwanda — Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah, Member of Parliament for Banjul North, has called for greater investment in women as a critical step towards transforming Africa’s food systems and achieving food security across the continent. Speaking at the…
Information Minister Ceesay: The Gambia’s National Security Remains “Firmly in Gambian Hands”
By Staff Reporter Information Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay has rejected claims that the continued presence of a limited number of ECOMIG personnel in The Gambia has compromised the country’s control over its national security. In a statement published on his…
Governor Saidy: Gambia’s Economy to Grow 5.8% As Tourism, Investment And Remittances Power Expansion
By Pa Modou Cham Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia, Buah Saidy has announced a more optimistic economic outlook for The Gambia, with the Central Bank raising its forecast for economic growth in 2026 to 5.8 percent, as…
CBG Holds Policy Rate At 14% As Governor Saidy Flags Rising Transport, Energy Risks
By Pa Modou Cham Central Bank Governor Buah Saidy has announced the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee to maintain The Gambia’s Monetary Policy Rate at 14 percent, warning that despite recent moderation in inflation, the economy continues to face…
GIRAV Project Awards Scholarships to Six Lands Ministry Staff for MSc Programmes Abroad
By Omar Cham The Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV), in partnership with the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs (MoLRG&RA), has awarded scholarships to six ministry staff to pursue Master’s degree programmes abroad…
CAF Unveils New Trophy and Visual Identity Ahead of Futsal AFCON Morocco 2026
By CTV Africa RABAT, Morocco — The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled a new visual identity and trophy for the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, marking a new chapter for Africa’s premier continental futsal competition. The…
Barrow’s North Bank Road Push Targets Rural Connectivity and Economic Growth
By CTV Africa NORTH BANK REGION, The Gambia — President Adama Barrow on Sunday inaugurated the newly completed 17-kilometre Banni–Salikene–Njaba Kunda Road and launched a further 52.1 kilometres of road construction under the Lot 6 Roads Project, as the government…
GRA Strengthens Customs Compliance Through WCO Post-Clearance Audit Mission
By CTV Africa BANJUL, The Gambia — The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has strengthened efforts to improve customs compliance and trade facilitation following a Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) Support Mission conducted in collaboration with the World Customs Organization (WCO). The mission,…