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Lomé hosts 3rd Biashara Afrika Forum as leaders champion AfCFTA-driven continental transformation
By Pa Modou Cham LOMÉ, Togo — May 18 – African heads of institutions, ministers, and private sector leaders on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a driver of industrialisation, intra-African trade,…
Madi Jobarteh Tears Into Government’s “163,000 Jobs” Claim, Demands Proof
By Pa Modou Cham Prominent Gambian human rights activist Madi Jobarteh has launched a blistering attack on the government over its controversial claim that it created 163,000 jobs by the first quarter of 2026, describing the figure as unbelievable, unsupported,…
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Barbados on a Precautionary Stand-by Arrangement
Bridgetown, Barbados – May 14, 2026: At the request of the Government of Barbados, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Michael Perks, visited Barbados during May 4-14 to conduct the 2026 Article IV Consultation and discuss the Barbadian…
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…