The Gambia secures duty-free access to China for groundnut and cashew exports following a June 2025 agreement, boosting trade opportunities, with exporters required to register with the Gambia Food Safety Authority to comply with regulations.
The Gambia is set to begin exporting groundnuts and cashews to China following a bilateral agreement signed during Minister Babucarr O. Joof’s visit to China in June 2025.
The agreement enables these products to enter the Chinese market duty-free under the China Duty-Free Quota-Free Market Access Preferential Scheme.
The Ministry of Trade advises exporters to register with the Gambia Food Safety Authority (FSQA) to comply with export regulations.
By Redaction ARPS with Agencies
Madagascar’s military-led government has appointed a cabinet primarily composed of civilian ministers, including some former opponents of ex-president Andry Rajoelina.
Colonel Michael Randrianirina became president after taking control amid protests, and a military committee will oversee governance for up to two years until new elections.
Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo is the new prime minister. The government faces challenges related to power and water shortages, as well as economic issues.
Rajoelina, who was impeached and is currently in exile, does not recognize the new government, and there are no updates on the protesters’ responses.
On December 26, 2025, the Gambia Police Force Female Football Team received a donation of jerseys and a match ball from UK-based philanthropist Staff Sergeant Sara Sumareh at Banjulinding Football Field. This marked the second time the team benefited from her support. Sumareh motivated the players to remain disciplined in their training. Coach Mariama Bom
