President Trump extends ByteDance’s TikTok U.S. sale deadline to September 17, 2025, to safeguard user data, as TikTok, with 170 million U.S. users, denies security risks and supports the decision.
President Barrow’s State of the Nation Address highlights Gambia’s energy progress with the 23 MW Jambur solar park, a planned 50 MW solar plant, NAWEC’s restructuring, and the Trans-Gambia Corridor project to drive economic growth.
In an FDA-approved trial, Dr. Vip Patel performed the first long-distance robotic prostate surgery from Florida on a patient in Angola, advancing high-quality medical care for underserved regions.
Ousainou Darboe, UDP leader, announced his bid for the 2026 Gambian presidential election nomination, calling for party unity and a campaign targeting the NPP government’s failures, amid potential internal competition within the UDP.
The Driving Schools Association of The Gambia’s “To unite and empower Gambia driving schools” initiative promotes road safety through uniform driver training, ethical practices, and improved road design, backed by leaders like Modou Lamin Badjie and the Gambia Transport Union.
