The Gambia and Senegal navies conducted a 10-hour joint patrol on December 28, 2024, within The Gambia’s EEZ, inspecting five vessels and arresting two for violations, as part of ongoing collaboration to enhance maritime security, combat illegal fishing, and protect marine resources.
The Unique Global Football Academy has partnered with the UK-based Elite Coaching Academy (ECA) to develop Gambian youth footballers aged 12 to 19 through coaching, trials, and professional opportunities, with plans for football trials, a CPD course for coaches, and ongoing collaboration to elevate local talent to international standards.
The National Assembly Members in The Gambia have been allocated a total budget of D81,840,000 for 2025, covering various allowances including residential, robing, telephone, house rent, sitting, car, constituency, clothing, and responsibility, with specific allocations for the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, majority and minority leaders, and their deputies.
An Afrobarometer survey reveals that 65% of Gambians disapprove of National Assembly Members’ performance, citing dissatisfaction with their rejection of a pro-democracy constitution, perceived self-serving actions, and a disconnect between public sentiment and parliamentary decisions.
The First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, visited Lagos’ April by Kunbi fashion store, lauding Creative Director Olakunbi Uzochukwu for promoting African culture, creating jobs for youth, and showcasing high-quality local designs while emphasizing the importance of cultural pride and investment in African talent.
