Dr. Zarau Kibwe, the Executive Director of the World Bank Group, met with the Hon. Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy K.M. Keita, to discuss ongoing reforms and budgetary support. The conversation highlighted key areas of collaboration, including energy, roadways, and infrastructure development. Minister Keita underscored the significance of the World Bank’s assistance in
A Foreign Office Consultation between Indonesia and The Gambia was held in Bali on December 4, 2025, to implement a Memorandum of Understanding for a Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, signed in 2014. The meeting, led by H.E. Ms. Dewi Justicia Meidiwaty, the Indonesian Director of African Affairs, and H.E. Lang Yabou, the Gambian Ambassador,
The Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Judiciary of The Gambia, launched a four-day workshop on Justice and Rule of Law Services. Supported by the EU–UNDP GREAT Project, the workshop involves various organizations and focuses on strengthening the rule of law and access to justice. Key aspects include promoting
The University of The Gambia welcomed a delegation from the Austrian Parliament, headed by Mr. Michael Lederer. A meeting with Vice Chancellor Prof. Herbert Robinson and Acting Director Mr. Alieu Jarju focused on Erasmus mobility, research collaboration, fellowships, and capacity building. This visit marks a significant advancement in UTG’s partnerships with Austria, aimed at creating
By Sarah Sasson & Megan Barnet The terms tumour and cancer can refer to different types of lumps and bumps. But the terms are often confused and misused – by the general public and even health professionals. For instance, doctors can use euphemisms such as tumour, mass, lesion or spot when they really mean cancer. So what’s
