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Experts Call for Urgent Reforms to Strengthen Africa’s Trade Corridors at Biashara Afrika Forum in Lomé
By Pa Modou Cham Trade, logistics and finance experts have called for urgent reforms to improve Africa’s maritime connectivity, logistics corridors and trade systems in order to fully unlock the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The…
Togo Announces Visa-Free Entry for Africans Amid Regional Mobility Debate at Biashara Afrika Conference
By Pa Modou Cham The Togolese government has announced a visa-free entry policy for African nationals, a move that comes shortly after concerns over visa accessibility and intra-African mobility were raised during the opening of the 3rd edition of the…
EFSCRJ Report Warns of Democratic Backsliding and Rising Human Rights Concerns in Gambia
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has raised alarm over what it describes as increasing democratic backsliding, corruption, and human rights violations in The Gambia, despite gains recorded since the end of former President Yahya Jammeh’s rule…
Africa Rallies Behind AfCFTA as Leaders Push Vision of a Stronger Continental Economy
LOMÉ, Togo- 18 May 2026- President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé on Monday presided over the opening of the 3rd edition of the Biashara Afrika Forum in Lomé, as African leaders, ministers and business executives rallied behind a renewed push to accelerate…
Gambian Migrants in Turkish Prisons Cry Out for Government Intervention
By Sulayman Waan Several undocumented Gambian migrants detained in Turkish prisons have appealed to the Gambian government to urgently intervene over what they describe as harsh conditions, mistreatment, and neglect in detention facilities across Turkey. Speaking exclusively to this medium,…
Police Clears GALA for Major First Anniversary Gathering at Westfield
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has officially granted a permit to Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) to hold its highly anticipated first anniversary commemoration in what is expected to be a major public gathering at Westfield on Friday. In a…
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,…
Barrow Receives Local Government Inquiry Report, Vows Stronger Accountability
President Adama Barrow has received the official report of the Commission of Inquiry into Local Government Councils and related matters, pledging to strengthen accountability and improve the management of public resources across local government institutions in The Gambia. The report…
Gambian Lawmaker Honoured Among Africa’s Health Champions at Nairobi Summit
Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah has been recognised among six African lawmakers honoured by the French National Assembly for their leadership and advocacy in advancing health equity across the continent. The recognition was announced during the Franco-Kenyan/African Parliamentary Appeal for…