Njundu Fatty – President Elect of GCCI
Njundu Fatty, elected GCCI president on September 5, 2025, alongside Vice President Fatou Jallow, pledges to advance private sector growth and trade opportunities in The Gambia over a three-year term.
Dangote Refinery Union Dispute Leads to Strikes
NUPENG’s indefinite strike starting September 8, 2025, against Dangote Refinery’s alleged anti-union practices could disrupt Nigeria’s fuel supply, with Femi Falana urging government action to address labor rights violations.
Flip Sides of Mayor Bensouda’s Withdrawal and Resignation as UDP Organizing Secretary
Mayor Talib Bensouda’s withdrawal from the UDP flagbearer race and resignation as National Organising Secretary on September 5, 2025, highlights internal UDP conflicts, potentially weakening its unity and voter appeal ahead of the 2026 Gambian elections.
Impressive Chinese Technology at the Aviation Africa Summit 2025 in Rwanda
The EHang EH216-S, a pilotless eVTOL, made its historic African debut in Kigali, Rwanda, on September 5, 2025, highlighting its potential to transform low-altitude travel and boost economic growth across the continent.
Global Women in Finance Leadership Summit
Lord Mayoress Ajaratou Rohey Malick Lowe of Banjul spoke at the Global Women in Finance Leadership Summit in Chicago on September 4, 2025, promoting a redefined concept of wealth and highlighting women’s leadership for inclusive growth.
