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Billions for NAWEC, Darkness for Gambians: Inside the D2.6 Billion Bailout That Didn’t End the Blackouts
By Pa Modou Cham BANJUL – As thousands of Gambians endured recurring power cuts, prolonged water shortages and rising business losses throughout 2025, the government quietly poured more than D2.59 billion into the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) in…
Winners and Losers: Which State Enterprises Made Money—and Which Are Sliding Towards Financial Crisis?
By CTV Africa Business Analysis BANJUL – The Gambia government’s latest State-Owned Enterprises report paints two very different pictures of public institutions in The Gambia. On one side are companies that delivered strong financial performances. The Social Security and Housing…
IMF Approves $22.5 Million for The Gambia, Urges Fiscal Discipline Amid Global Uncertainty
By CTV Africa BANJUL — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an immediate disbursement of US$22.51 million to The Gambia after completing the fifth review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme and the second review of its…
IMF Commends Chile’s Economic Resilience Despite Rising Inflation Risks
Washington, D.C. — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Chile’s resilient economy and strong policy framework despite growing global uncertainties, while urging the South American nation to remain vigilant against inflationary pressures, strengthen fiscal discipline and accelerate structural reforms…
AfCFTA Council of Ministers concludes 18th Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria assumes the chairpersonship as focus shifts fully to implementation
Press Release As global trade fragments and competition for investment and control over supply chains intensifies, Ministers placed the delivery of a single African market at the centre of the continent’s economic priority — and welcomed Nigeria as the incoming…
Jobs, Infrastructure and AfCFTA Take Centre Stage in Africa’s Growth Agenda
Leaders at the African Caucus in Banjul say creating jobs, investing in infrastructure and accelerating the African Continental Free Trade Area are critical to transforming the continent’s youthful population into a powerful engine of economic growth. By CTV Africa BANJUL,…
Africa Calls for Fairer Global Financial System as Leaders Push Investment Over Aid
By Pa Modou Cham BANJUL, The Gambia — African leaders have mounted a renewed campaign for a fundamental overhaul of the global financial system, arguing that the continent’s economic transformation will remain constrained unless international institutions address what they describe…
African Leaders Chart New Course for Economic Growth Through Investment, Innovation and Inclusion
As global economic uncertainty deepens, African leaders meeting in Banjul call for bold reforms, stronger partnerships and homegrown solutions to unlock the continent’s vast economic potential. By Pa Modou Cham BANJUL, The Gambia — African leaders have called for a…
Sierra Leone Suspends Controversial US$25 Airport Security Fee Amid Public Outcry
By CTV Africa Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Government of Sierra Leone has suspended the controversial US$25 Airport Security Fee at the Freetown International Airport, a levy that has long drawn criticism from travelers and civil society groups over concerns…