Rift Valley fever virus dynamics in a transhumant cattle system in The Gambia

Livestock production is a cornerstone of rural livelihoods across sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to economic stability, socio-cultural cohesion, and food security (Herrero et al., 2013). However, the sector is increasingly threatened by...

HWPL World Peace Summit highlights global cooperation for sustainable peace

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace NGO, hosted the 11th HWPL World Peace Summit in Cheongju, gathering over 800 global leaders. The summit served as a platform for governments, international...

Gambia hosts high-level forum on security sector laws, policies

The forum formed part of The Gambia’s ongoing Security Sector Reform (SSR) strategy, which seeks to transform security institutions into accountable, professional, and people-centred bodies that uphold the rule of law, safeguard human rights, and...

Gambia owes five times more than it earns, audit reveals 

The present value of The Gambia’s debt-to-revenue ratio has soared to 491%, more than double the international benchmark of 240% for countries with medium debt-carrying capacity. In plain terms, this means the country owes nearly five times more...

Gambian villagers are being priced out of fish

Fish has long been a source of food for those living along the coast of The Gambia. It is a key ingredient in local dishes such as domoda, a peanut stew, and the country’s version of jollof rice, known as benachin. Now, though, frozen chicken is...

Gambian Chinese Community Marks 76th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China

By Nelson Manneh The Chinese Embassy in The Gambia, in collaboration with the local Chinese community, hosted a vibrant reception on September 30, 2025, to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)....

Gambia calls for transformational climate solutions at UNGA80

Highlighting the deep vulnerabilities facing The Gambia, Hon. Manjang noted that agriculture, the backbone of the Gambian economy is being devastated by climate change, with rising seas causing saline intrusion into rice fields and threatening...

Gambia Methodist Laymen’s Association marks 40 years with environmental action

The landmark event, held last Friday, brought together church leaders, government officials, and school authorities, including Dr. Ernest Aubee, President of GMLA and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the school; Dawda Badjie, Executive...

FCWC, partners launch West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme 

By Laudia Sawer Tema, Oct. 02, GNA – The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), in collaboration with its national and international partners, has launched the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP)-Pillar. The...

WAICA Conference: W’African insurers tackle climate risks

The West African Insurance Companies Association Education Conference is set to open in Lagos this October with a focus on the rising climate change risks in the region. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the conference on Tuesday, the...

Gambia Methodist Laymen’s Association Marks 40th Anniversary with Environmental Initiative

By: Isatou Sarr As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the Gambia Methodist Laymen’s Association (GMLA) opted for action over festivity, focusing on environmental sustainability and community support. Last Friday, the Association visited...

Gambia Launches National Energy Compact

The Gambia officially launched its National Energy Compact on 24 September 2025, marking a major milestone in the country’s pursuit of universal electricity access. The launch took place at the Mission 300 (M300) Africa Energy Summit in New York,...

Banjul North MP, Dutch partners donate equipment to EFSTH

The donation was aimed at improving child healthcare services and easing pressure on limited hospital resources. Presenting the items, Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah, who is also the Vice Chairperson of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, spoke...

Gambia’s senior citizens to be honoured on October 1st

The University of Senior Citizens Gambia, part of a global network and active in more than 200 countries, is championing efforts to create a positive and inclusive environment for older people. Since its establishment in The Gambia in 2019, the...

West African Insurers To Offer Insurance Solutions To Climate Change

West African insurers under the auspices of the West Africa Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) are set to offer insurance solutions to the ongoing climatic change that is disrupting countries in the Africa and the rest of the world. The...

Momentum Builds for AFRIWOCC 2025 as star-studded speaker lineup and strategic partners announced

The Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC) has confirmed its power-packed list of speakers and partners for its upcoming 2025 conference. The two-day hybrid event is scheduled for October 6th to 7th, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra,...

Gambia: Youth central to economic development

Gambian youth are central to the nation's economic development through various skills work initiatives, primarily driven by programmes. The National Development Plan (NDP) is aimed at enhancing youth skills in market-relevant sectors such as...

World Tourism Day: Tourism stakeholders plant trees to restore environment

In their bid to contribute to the country’s environmental preservation while promoting its sustainability in the tourism sector, the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) alongside key stakeholders on Saturday, 27th September 2025, joined the global...

Will the Rohingya Conference at UNGA make a difference?

The high-level UN conference on the Rohingya crisis, the first of its kind, held at the tail end of this year's General Assembly (UNGA80), sought to sustain international attention, assess conditions on the ground and discuss a concrete,...

Senegal’s Mamadou Amadou Ly Wins World’s Top Education Award

- Advertisement - By Alieu Jallow Mamadou Amadou Ly, Executive Director of Associates in Research and Education for Development (ARED), has received the 2025 Yidan Prize for Education Development, widely regarded as one of the world’s most...