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Publication: Integrating Africa: From Threads to Hubs
Abstract Africa trades as much as East Asia relative to GDP but without the structural transformation. The problem lies not just in the volume of trade, but in its composition and direction: exports remain concentrated in raw commodities destined for…
Immigration to Block Unauthorized Travel by Public Officials
The directive forms part of sweeping new measures introduced by the government under President Adama Barrow, ordering the immediate suspension of all non-statutory official travel across the public service. According to the Office of the President, the move is a…
Bensouda Sounds Alarm as Transport Chaos Erupts Today Over Fare Hikes
A major transport disruption unfolded today in the Greater Banjul Area as tensions between commuters and taxi drivers escalated into a standoff at Westfield Garage over sudden fare increases. Passengers reportedly refused to pay the new fares, while drivers declined…
NAWEC Reveals Power Deficit, Urges Nationwide Energy Conservation
The National Water and Electricity Company has disclosed a significant electricity shortfall, revealing that current national demand far exceeds available supply, forcing authorities to cut power to stabilize the grid. At a press briefing, officials announced that the country is…
NAWEC Warns of Prolonged Blackouts as Power Crisis Deepens
The Managing Director of National Water and Electricity Company, Mr. Gallo Saidy, has issued a stark warning that ongoing load shedding across the country could persist for the long term, as The Gambia grapples with a worsening electricity crisis. Speaking…
VP Backtracks, Apologizes After National Uproar Over Teacher Pay Remarks
The Office of Vice President Muhammed B. S. Jallow has issued a clarification and apology following widespread backlash over controversial comments on teachers’ salaries made during a session of the National Assembly of The Gambia. In a statement released on…
Global Economy Under Strain as U.S.–Israel War with Iran Drives Oil Prices and Inflation Surge
The ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is triggering a growing global economic crisis, with rising fuel prices, disrupted trade routes, and increasing pressure on vulnerable economies, including those across Africa. Global oil markets have been among…
Jah Oil Says Cement Crisis Stems From Banjul Port Limits, Harmattan Delays
By Adama Njie Jah Oil has blamed Gambia’s deepening cement shortage on long-standing infrastructure constraints at the Port of Banjul and severe weather disruptions that have stalled offloading operations for weeks. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, General Manager Momodou…
GPA Explains Limits of Banjul Channel, Outlines Emergency Dredging Plan
By Adama Njie The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has acknowledged longstanding capacity constraints at the Banjul Port access channel and outlined emergency measures aimed at improving vessel access amid rising demand. In a statement, the Authority said the access channel…