Gambia and Indonesia: Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
A Foreign Office Consultation between Indonesia and The Gambia was held in Bali on December 4, 2025, to implement a Memorandum of Understanding for a Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, signed in 2014. The meeting, led by H.E. Ms. Dewi Justicia Meidiwaty, the Indonesian Director of African Affairs, and H.E. Lang Yabou, the Gambian Ambassador,
Workshop on Justice and Rule of Law Services in The Gambia
The Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Judiciary of The Gambia, launched a four-day workshop on Justice and Rule of Law Services. Supported by the EU–UNDP GREAT Project, the workshop involves various organizations and focuses on strengthening the rule of law and access to justice. Key aspects include promoting
Adoption of the Dakar Declaration
Her Excellency Fatoumata Bah-Barrow attended The Gambia Adolescent Girls Call for Action at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Conference Center, where the Dakar Declaration was adopted. The event focused on the challenges and aspirations of girls, emphasizing Gambia’s commitment to their rights. Bah-Barrow called for courage and collaboration to empower girls, acknowledged progress in education and
Gambia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has achieved a leadership role at UN Headquarters
H.E. Lamin B. Dibba, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of The Gambia to the UN, has been elected as Chair of the Second Committee for the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. The Committee focuses on economic and financial issues relevant to developing countries, such as sustainable development and poverty eradication. Under Dibba’s leadership, discussions
MOFA enhances its communication systems with advanced equipment supported by the People’s Republic of China
On December 5, 2025, The Gambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs received modern communication equipment from the Chinese Embassy, enhancing their partnership. The donation included various items, including conference microphones, tablets, laptops, and sound systems, handed over by Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Zhao Shangsen to Permanent Secretary Ms. Fatou Kinneh Jobe. Jobe expressed gratitude for



