The Gambia Police Force’s October 1, 2025, meeting with Senegalese Prison Service Inspector General Alioune Ciss advances bilateral security cooperation through an MoU, knowledge sharing, and commitments to regional stability in West Africa.
On October 1, 2025, the Gambia Police Force hosted Inspector General Alioune Ciss from the Senegalese Prison Service to strengthen ties and share knowledge between law enforcement and correctional institutions of the two countries.
Key discussions focused on enhancing collaboration for regional security. Both parties committed to improving bilateral cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding, concluding the event with a gift exchange.
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.
By Fatou Bojang The Gambia formally inaugurated the 4th International Blue Economy Conference on Wednesday. President Adama Barrow highlighted the urgent necessity for sustainable practices and innovative solutions to optimize the potential of ocean resources for economic advancement and environmental conservation. The conference is dedicated to exploring the sustainable utilization of ocean resources, essential for
