The Gambia will receive a D10 million grant from the Islamic Development Bank and WHO to address climate and healthcare challenges, as part of a broader initiative launched at the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference.
Russia is reportedly recruiting African and Syrian migrants for its war against Ukraine, often through coercion and false promises of citizenship and compensation, yet their battlefield impact remains limited.
The Gambia Armed Forces held a Remembrance Day ceremony on November 10, 2024, at McCarthy Square, Banjul, honoring fallen soldiers with a Guard of Honour, military parades, and wreath-laying, attended by dignitaries and civic groups in tribute to military service and sacrifice.
The Gambia Ferry Service will start charging most security personnel for ferry crossings next month, citing rising operational costs, with exceptions for Gambia National Army members in uniform or with ID.
Nigeria has gained The Gambia’s support, along with backing from other West African nations, in its bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat, highlighting the need for African representation on a council where 68% of decisions impact Africa.
