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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…
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall to Return Home Amid UN Secretary-General Campaign
By Pa Modou Cham Dakar, Senegal – Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has announced that he will return to Senegal on Friday, July 17, as part of consultations linked to his candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. In…
Mali-Algeria Diplomatic Thaw Welcomed as CSIA Hails Return to Dialogue
By CTV Africa Bamako, Mali – The High Council of Imghads and Allies (CSIA) has welcomed the renewed diplomatic engagement between Mali and Algeria, describing the restoration of relations between the two neighboring countries as a significant step toward strengthening…
Liverpool Eye Gambian Star Yankuba Minteh in Search for Mohamed Salah’s Successor
By Musa Jobe Liverpool, England – Premier League champions Liverpool have reportedly identified Gambian international Yankuba Minteh as one of their leading alternative transfer targets as the club steps up its search for a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah. The…
Corruption Still Rife Across Africa, ICPC Chief Warns as 80% Say Graft Is Widespread
By Ousainou Manneh Abuja, Nigeria – Corruption remains deeply entrenched across Africa, with eight in every 10 citizens believing it occurs “always” or “often,” according to a new study cited by the Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other…
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…
Russia to Open Embassy in Gambia as Moscow Expands Diplomatic Footprint in Africa
By CTV Africa Russia has announced plans to open a new embassy in The Gambia as part of a broader diplomatic expansion that will also see new missions established in the Union of the Comoros, Liberia and Togo. The move…
UDP’s Long Political Journey Reinforces Its Position at the Centre of Coalition Talks
By CTV Africa As opposition parties intensify efforts to forge a united front ahead of The Gambia’s December 2026 presidential election, the decision by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) to support a coalition led by the United Democratic Party (UDP)…
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…