In collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat, The Gambia has launched digital platforms to enhance its trade, tourism, and investment sectors, including the Gambia E-Market Platform and promotional videos, as part of the National Export Strategy, aiming to boost economic growth and international competitiveness.
Following revelations of illegal state land allocations to President Barrow and former Vice President Ousainou Darboe’s family, there are calls for all beneficiaries, including government officials and their families since 2017, to return the lands to ensure fairness, uphold ethical standards, and prevent misuse of public resources.
A recent UN report highlights significant progress in The Gambia’s investment and business environment, driven by reforms following a 2017 UNCTAD investment policy review, resulting in a 14-fold increase in foreign direct investment and substantial improvements in legislation, infrastructure, and governance.
A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that while the majority of Africans prefer democracy and reject non-democratic alternatives like military rule, there is a significant portion open to military intervention if elected leaders misuse their power, highlighting both a strong commitment to democratic principles and notable concerns about governance and accountability.
By Omar Bah On Sunday, August 4th, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu called for suspending protests of a cost-of-living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue. These were his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week. Amnesty International has said at least 13 people were killed in clashes with
