President Adama Barrow has officially launched The Gambia Madrassah Integration Strategy (GMIS), a landmark initiative aimed at bridging the gap between Islamic and conventional education systems. Unveiled at a high-level ceremony in Bijilo, the strategy promises to provide equal learning opportunities for students in Madrassahs, equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in today’s evolving economy. More in the report.

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2025 — The World Bank has approved $52.6 million in financing for The Gambia to improve transport and energy infrastructure access in select areas and strengthen institutional capacity for service delivery. The project will directly benefit over 100,000 people through enhanced road connectivity and expanded electricity access. More in the press release.

Beakanyang Kafo, a leading civil society organization in The Gambia, held a powerful two-day cultural and reconciliation festival titled the "Badingbung Reconciliation and Unity Festival" from 31st May to 1st June 2025, at Kabafita Upper Basic and Senior Secondary School in Brikama. More in the report.

The National Youth Parliament (NYP) is set to hold its upcoming elections with at least eleven candidates running unopposed, according to the nomination list. At a recent press conference in Serrekunda, the NYP Election Committee provided updates on the nomination process and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, youth empowerment, and inclusive participation. More in this publication.

Seventeen bright young students from across The Gambia have secured their spots in the final round of the inaugural Wordland Africa Competition, a national literacy initiative that challenges children to demonstrate mastery of vocabulary, grammar, and public speaking. The highly anticipated finals will take place on June 14, aligning with celebrations for the Day of the African Child—an occasion that honors the resilience and potential of Africa’s youth while spotlighting the transformative power of education. More in the report.

Magistrate Peter Che of Basse has raised the alarm over the ongoing practice of witchcraft accusations in the Basse, describing it as a dangerous legacy of the past now magnified by social media. The Magistrate emphasized that although the former president is no longer in power, the issue of witchcraft accusations persists. More in this report.

Kololi, The Gambia — The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) concluded its 83rd Ordinary Session on 22nd May 2025 with a powerful call for justice and reparations for Africans and people of African descent. Held under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparation”, the session brought together government officials, civil society leaders, and international partners to confront historical and ongoing injustices, urging unified efforts to advance human rights across the continent. More in the report.

Basse, Upper River Region — “We are dying without justice,” echoed one voice among many as victims of Yahya Jammeh’s brutal regime gathered under a mango tree in Manneh Kunda. Years after the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) concluded its work, survivors are still waiting—some in pain, others already gone—while the government drags its feet on promised reparations. More in the report.

The Gambian National Assembly launched a formal investigation into the controversial sale of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh, following public protests and a damning investigative report. More in the publication.

For the first time in its history, the Diocese of Banjul has ordained five Gambian men to the priesthood in a single ceremony—an event of historic significance that underscores four decades of steady growth in local vocations since the first Gambian ordination in 1985. More in the report.