The Criminal Offences Act and Criminal Procedures Act, assented to by President Barrow on March 28, 2025, reform colonial-era laws in The Gambia, but provisions on sedition, publication bans, and false information raise concerns about freedom of expression and require further amendments.
The Gambia’s Madrassah Integration Strategy, introduced by President Barrow, aims to modernize over 400 Madrassah schools through bilingual education, English bridging programs, and improved access to TVET and STEM, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and the World Bank.
The University of The Gambia Students Union (UTGSU) engaged with Access Bank Gambia and Comium Gambia to establish partnerships for academic support, scholarships, career opportunities, and a Student Bantaba at Faraba Campus offering printing, internet, and financial literacy services.
The Embassy of The Gambia in Washington D.C. provides updates on U.S. immigration laws, border security, visa restrictions, and military border control, urging Gambian citizens to comply and seek consultations.
The Cardiovascular Education Foundation and Global Cardiac Care initiated their first pacing mission in The Gambia, led by Dr. Lamin E.S. Jaiteh, to train local healthcare teams and enhance heart care, supported by the Minister of Health and FaBB Foundation, with plans for a sustainable device program.
