Explainer: Should Gambian Migrants Pay Recruitment Fee to Work in Spain?
The Gambia Government signed a memorandum of understanding on circular migration with the Kingdom of Spain on 28th August 2024. Barely a week after Parliamentarians ratified the MoU, a leaked letter from the Spanish Government instructed The Gambia to notify citizens not to pay for their application to work in Spain. Download a copy of the agreement from this article.
Gambians Face Restricted Access to Beaches as Tourism Season Commences
As The Gambia’s tourism season begins, locals visiting the country’s beaches continue to face increased challenges accessing some of the popular spots, particularly during busy hours in the morning and afternoon.
The Tide of Socially Conscious & Economically Empowered Artists in The Gambia
This feature explores the journeys and initiatives of three leading artivists from The Gambia.
AKI: MoJ Yet to Commence Legal Action Against Indian Companies
The Gambia’s Justice Minister informed Parliament that the Government is currently pursuing diplomatic channels with the Indian Government to pursue legal action against the Indian Company responsible for manufacturing tainted medicines which took the lives of more than 73 children in The Gambia from mid-2022 to early 2023.
Promise Tracker: Checking President Barrow’s Promises to Fix Banjul Floods and Open Gutters
In a televised address at the annual Eid-ul Fitr, President Adama Barrow promised to fix the pumping station and a number of open gutters which he referred to as big holes across the city. How did contractors perform?
Promise Tracker: Has President Barrow established a Youth Development Fund and Entrepreneurship Programme?
Has President Barrow’s government met the National Development Plan’s target of investing in Youth Entrepreneurship?
FactSheet: What was in the Peace Agreement signed by the Six Gambian Presidential Candidates
Ahead of Gambia’s 2021 residential election, President Adama Barrow and the five other contesting candidates signed a code of conduct to guide their campaigns and address eventualities after the polls.

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