President Adama Barrow of The Gambia received an invitation from Nigeria’s Ambassador Ojukwu for the West Africa Economic Summit in Abuja, June 20-21, 2025, to enhance trade, integration, and peace, strengthening Gambia-Nigeria ties.
The Gambia’s first National Land Policy, discussed at a June 10, 2025 workshop, aims to combat illegal land grabbing and promote sustainable development with a $10 million World Bank commitment.
The Gambia’s Ministry of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines debunks former President Yahya Jammeh’s claims of Senegal illegally extracting oil, emphasizing no oil discoveries have been made and inviting informed discussions on the nation’s energy sector.
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, killing 241 of 242 on board and eight on the ground, with one survivor; investigations are underway.
Devastating floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, triggered by heavy rain and an extreme cold front, have killed at least 78 people, with ongoing rescue efforts struggling due to limited resources and significant infrastructure damage.
