Gambia’s majority leader leads Ecowas Parliament diplomacy mission to Togo
Billy G. Tunkara, Ecowas Parliament Deputy Speaker, led a delegation to Togo, addressing their absence at the New Parliament’s inauguration. Togo pledged participation after its election to avoid disruptions. Tunkara also engaged opposition parties for peaceful elections, reaffirming Togo’s commitment to Ecowas and regional integration.
Barrow downplays possible low turnout of heads of state at Banjul OIC summit
Barrow minimizes concerns over potential sparse attendance by world leaders at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Banjul, emphasizing the significance of the event for Gambia’s international standing and diplomatic relations despite any anticipated low turnout.
The Abridged Version Of The Gambia Recovery Focused National Development Plan (2023-2027) “Yiriwaa” And Financing Strategy
The Gambia’s Recovery-Focused National Development Plan (RF-NDP) covers the period 2023-2027 and aims to recover from COVID-19, the Ukraine war, climate change and other challenges. It builds on the previous National Development Plan. The RF-NDP was created through consultations with various stakeholders and considers the difficult global economic situation, which is impacting developing countries like The Gambia. The plan acknowledges risks of setbacks in poverty reduction, healthcare, education and environmental protection.
