Gambia and Senegal Navies Completed a Joint Patrol to Combat Illegal Fishing
The Gambia and Senegal navies conducted a 10-hour joint patrol on December 28, 2024, within The Gambia’s EEZ, inspecting five vessels and arresting two for violations, as part of ongoing collaboration to enhance maritime security, combat illegal fishing, and protect marine resources.
Unique Global FC Has Partnered With ECA to Enhance Football Talent in The Gambia
The Unique Global Football Academy has partnered with the UK-based Elite Coaching Academy (ECA) to develop Gambian youth footballers aged 12 to 19 through coaching, trials, and professional opportunities, with plans for football trials, a CPD course for coaches, and ongoing collaboration to elevate local talent to international standards.
Gambia NAMs will Receive D81.8M for Clothing and Other Allowances in 2025
The National Assembly Members in The Gambia have been allocated a total budget of D81,840,000 for 2025, covering various allowances including residential, robing, telephone, house rent, sitting, car, constituency, clothing, and responsibility, with specific allocations for the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, majority and minority leaders, and their deputies.
Gambia’s First Lady Visits Lagos
The First Lady of The Gambia, H.E. Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, visited Lagos’ April by Kunbi fashion store, lauding Creative Director Olakunbi Uzochukwu for promoting African culture, creating jobs for youth, and showcasing high-quality local designs while emphasizing the importance of cultural pride and investment in African talent.
Gambia College has Transitioned to UEG and Calls for Teacher Training and Education Reforms
The transformation of Gambia College into the University of Education of The Gambia (UEG) was announced at a Brikama event, emphasizing enhanced teacher training, educational reform, and research-driven development, with stakeholders advocating for innovative pedagogy, professional development, and a commitment to national educational progress.
