Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Gambia, Korea mark 60 years of friendship with dazzling cultural showcase
Guests were treated to a captivating display of Korean cultural performances, showcasing the richness of Korea’s heritage through music, dance, and traditional artistry. The evening served not only as a tribute to six decades of diplomatic ties...

FG launches new agricultural incentives to boost food security, rural employment
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Tuesday announced a comprehensive set of new incentives aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s agricultural sector under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, promising enhanced credit...

FG unveils fresh farm incentives to boost food production
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced new incentives to attract agricultural investment. It also pledged reforms to expand irrigation, improve access to credit and create millions of rural jobs under President Bola Tinubu’s economic agenda....

Public Statement by the Gambia Bar Association on the Removal of the Auditor General
- Advertisement - The following is the full statement issued by the Gambia Bar Association (GBA) regarding the removal of Auditor General Modou Ceesay. We are publishing it here verbatim: The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) expresses deep concern...
A Bold Step Towards Food Security and Agricultural Transformation
The recent D1.7 billion financing agreement between The Gambia and the European Union marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward agricultural transformation and food security. At a time when the nation’s food systems are...

GACH Global Unveils Arrival of High-Quality Basalt to Boost Gambia’s Construction Sector
The GACH Global has officially announced the arrival of a significant shipment of basalt, a development that marks a crucial milestone for the country’s construction industry. This strategic import is expected to bolster infrastructural projects,...

Solidarity protest start for Gambia Auditor General afta security try force am out of office
Serious kasala burst for Gambia afta di Auditor-General Modou Ceesay bin reject President Adama Barrow appointment and security officers bin block am make e no enta im office. Ceesay bin reject di appointment to become Minister of Trade, Industry,...

Exporting unemployment: Why The Gambia-Spain circular migration agreement fails our youth
- Advertisement - The outgoing minister of trade, Baboucarr Ismaila Joof appeared agitated as he held a press conference Friday morning to respond to the absconding of 33 workers who refused to return from Spain. The minister and his officials...

Gambian Circular Migrants in Spain Urged to Honor Contracts Amid Absconding Concerns
By Assan Bah The 33 remaining Gambian circular migrant workers in Spain have been urged to return home following the expiration of their initial contracts, amid concerns that absconding could jeopardize a pilot labor migration program. These...

Gambia, Korea Mark 60 Years of Friendship and Cooperation
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea accredited to the Republic of The Gambia (resident in Dakar, Senegal) hosted a special event in the evening on Thursday, 11 September 2025, at the Ebunjan Theatre, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of...

Vice President of Gambia condemns Israel's aggression against Qatar
Doha: Vice President of the Republic of Gambia HE Muhammed Jallow, stressed his country's condemnation of the brutal attack on Qatar's territory on September 9, which violated its sovereignty, as well as the principles of international law. During...

EU, The Gambia Seal D1.7 Billion Deal For Transformation of Agri-Food Systems
By: Cecilia EL Mendy The Gambian government and the European Union (EU) last Friday signed a financing agreement worth D1.7 billion (20 million euros) to boost the transformation of the agri-food system in the country. The signing of financing...

Trade Ministry Issues Stern Warning Over Absconded Gambian Migrant Workers in Spain
By: Rohey Samba The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment (MoTIE) has expressed serious concern over the disappearance of 33 Gambian circular migrant workers in Spain, warning that their actions could jeopardize future...
Antiguan Farmers Return from Agricultural Training in China with Renewed Commitment to Food Security
A group of five farmers and associates from Antigua and Barbuda has extended gratitude to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, Anhui University of Agriculture, and the People’s Republic of China following what they described as a “meaningful”...

Turning Senegal’s new visa policy into Gambia’s economic opportunity
- Advertisement - By Dr Alieu O Faal In August 2025, Senegal introduced a new visa regime based on the principle of reciprocity: citizens of countries that require visas for Senegalese nationals must now obtain a visa before entering Senegal. This...

Should the UDP executives demand a rerun of their flag bearer selection process to save Gambia where Darboe will be the kingmaker?
- Advertisement - By Ensa AB Ceesay The outcome of the UDP’s choice of candidate for the 2026 presidential elections has sparked mixed feelings, outrage, and rebellion among players, supporters, sympathisers, executives, and some well-wishers of...

Africell plants trees to boost biodiversity in Gambia
The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including representatives from government agencies, community elders, women, and local residents all united by a shared commitment to preserving The Gambia’s forests for future...

EU injects D1.7B to strengthen Gambia’s agri-food systems
The project will be implemented by COLEAD. The initiative seeks to address key challenges in the agri-food sector by expanding investment, improving productivity, and creating economic opportunities, with special focus on women, youth, and...

Shettima Unveils FG’s New Incentives To Boost Agric Investment Nationwide
* Pledges enhanced credit access, irrigation expansion, full-time rural jobs Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday announced fresh incentives to boost agricultural investment under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda....

Shettima Unveils FG’s New Incentives To…
Shettima Unveils FG’s New Incentives To Boost Agric Investment Nationwide * Pledges enhanced credit access, irrigation expansion, full-time rural jobs Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday announced fresh incentives to boost...