Landmark trade forum calls for borderless prosperity

The International Trade and Cooperation Forum, themed: ‘Trade Partnership Without Borders’, opened as diplomats, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from across Africa gathered to reimage how the continent does business. Ambassador Chief Zainab...

Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised

Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are reshaping them. As storm-chasing seabirds,...

“THE GIRL I AM, THE CHANGE I LEAD.” UNICEF Gambia’s Statement for the 2025 International Day of the Girl

- Advertisement - Statement Delivered by Ms. Nafisa Binte Shafique, Country Representative, UNICEF Gambia Published below verbatim: - Advertisement - Banjul, 11 October 2025 — “Today, we stand with girls in The Gambia and across the globe under...

Gambian youth capitalize on apt training for job creation

Gambian youth are increasingly involved in job creation in the country. Programmes such as Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) and initiatives supported by International Trade Centre (ITC) and the European Union focus on vocational training,...

The Gambia Experience Celebrates First Flight With a Vibrant Cultural Welcome

The Gambia Experience has launched its first flight of the season, marking the start of its extended programme and 37 years of holidays and flights to The Gambia. The charter flight with the tour operator’s new airline partner, Ascend Airways,...

At least 16 children aged under five killed after taking tainted cough medicine laced with toxic industrial chemical

AT LEAST 16 children have died after taking cough syrup contaminated with a toxic industrial chemical. The shocking deaths occurred in Madhya Pradesh, central India, in late August. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Thank you! These are some of...

Death toll rises as industrial solvent found in more Indian cough syrups

At least 19 children have died in India after consuming cough syrup containing diethylene glycol, a deadly industrial solvent. The contaminated syrup was manufactured and sold in India under the name Coldrif. As Coldrif was pulled from the...

Gambia seeks month extension for seasonal workers in Spain

According to Minister Joof, the original deadline for the workers’ return was Monday, October 6, but the request was made to allow the government to dispatch a delegation to Spain for direct discussions with Spanish officials. “This enables me to...

Gambia, Malawi, Zambia: New US visa bond imposes financial barrier

- Advertisement - In the latest news, the United States Department of State has begun to issue visa bonds to the citizens of The Gambia, Malawi, and Zambia which directly alters the B1/B2 applications. Gambian passport holders having their...

McCarthy says Kenya has a long way to go after World Cup miss

Harambee Stars head coach Benni MacCarthy during training session at Police Sacco on August 16, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Stafford] Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy believes Kenya must continue building and learning if they are to compete...

GOLDBOD’s model seen as Africa’s next policy export                                       

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, Washington D.C Government’s strategy for managing the country’s gold resources is attracting growing regional attention – with finance ministers from five African countries praising the country’s GOLDBOD model during a...

IMF and Gambian Government Reach Key Resilience Funding Agreement

By Nelson Manneh and Ndey Sowe The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of The Gambia have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of the country’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), aimed at boosting The...

Gambian Journalist gets professional certificate in sports Management, Administration

Kifa, a renowned journalist, anti-illicit drug advocate, and sports entrepreneur, has undertaken various professional trainings over the years. In 2022, he completed a Diploma-Certificate Program in Football Business Management and HR at Valley...

Ebrima Dibba’s departure: A painful reflection on loyalty and future of Gambian politics

- Advertisement - By Kebba Nanko When I first heard the news that Ebrima Dibba had left the United Democratic Party (UDP), I was speechless. It was a moment that struck not only me but countless Gambians who have followed his long, loyal, and...

UDP KINGPIN VOWS TOUGH STANCE AGAINST ‘FOREIGNERS’ IN GAMBIAN ELECTIONS

- Advertisement - By Amadou Jadama The regional chairman for the main opposition United Democratic Party in North Bank, (bordering Senegal) Sainey Sabally, has warned that foreigners who try to meddle in Gambian elections will put themselves in...

Korean Firm Eyes Revival of Liberia’s Aviation Sector

Margibi County, Liberia – The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) and South Korea’s Make Holdings Corporation, Ltd. (Make Group) have opened discussions to establish a far-reaching partnership aimed at transforming Liberia’s aviation sector...

Women in the Fisheries Industry Speak Out

By Madiba Singhateh At the bustling fish landing site in Sanyang, the voices of women small-scale fishers tell a story of hardship, resilience, and growing frustration. On Saturday, 4th October, these women gathered during a workshop on Empowering...

Albayrak Group Secures Long-Term Financing from International Commercial Bank for the Banjul Port Rehabilitation Project in The Gambia

Albayrak Group has signed a project finance loan agreement with Zenith Bank, one of Africa’s largest banks, to support the ongoing rehabilitation of the Port of Banjul. This financing stands out as one of the rare examples of international...

Russia’s agricultural exports to West Africa can exceed $450 mln by 2030

MOSCOW, October 8. /TASS/. Russia’s agricultural exports to West Africa can exceed $450 million by 2030, Ilya Ilyushin, head of the federal center Agroexport, said at the 27th Russian agro-industrial exhibition Golden Autumn. "We see significant...

Habib Bojang lost his mom, 2 grandparents in Gambia before reaching the US

Habib Bojang moved from Gambia to Indianapolis on May 12. He brought with him a love for soccer that made him a Christel House star. Bojang lost his mother in 2016 and both his grandparents on the same day in 2021. The deaths gave him a why behind...