Gambia and Senegal Establish New Educational Collaboration
A delegation from The Gambia, led by Minister Professor Pierre Gomez, traveled to Senegal from December 7-10, 2025, resulting in a new cooperation framework along with an Action Plan for 2025-2030 in partnership with Senegal’s Ministry of Higher Education. Outcomes include: The provision of 50 scholarships each year for Gambian students. The introduction of exchange
DPS Saidykhan represents the Minister of Defence at the 17th STCDSS session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Mr. Manding Saidykhan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense, represented Minister Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof at the 17th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Defence, Safety, and Security (STCDSS) from December 8 to 11, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He led the Gambian delegation in high-level discussions, including the 20th Meeting of African
Gambia CRR Police Command honors 45 newly promoted officers
The Central River Region Police Command held a decoration ceremony on December 12, 2025, to honor forty-five promoted officers, including Sergeants and Assistant Superintendents. The event highlighted inter-agency collaboration and professionalism, with attendance from representatives of other security services. Regional Police Commissioner Jawara Demba congratulated the officers and encouraged them to fulfill their new roles
GPF honors promoted officers in the Banjul region
On December 8, 2025, the Gambia Police Force held a ceremony to promote over seventy officers from Sergeant to Assistant Superintendent at Police Headquarters. The event emphasized the GPF’s commitment to institutional reform and professional development. The Police High Command stressed the importance of discipline and integrity, encouraging the newly promoted officers to recognize their
Meeting between Dr. Zarau Kibwe and Minister Seedy K.M. Keita
Dr. Zarau Kibwe, the Executive Director of the World Bank Group, met with the Hon. Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy K.M. Keita, to discuss ongoing reforms and budgetary support. The conversation highlighted key areas of collaboration, including energy, roadways, and infrastructure development. Minister Keita underscored the significance of the World Bank’s assistance in
