As The Gambia’s new bread pricing policy takes effect, consumers are raising alarm bells over whether the promised weight increase is being honoured. Although the Ministry of Trade mandated that loaves must increase in weight to justify the jump from D10 to D12, early observations suggest a lack of monitoring—and loaves that look suspiciously unchanged. More in this news report.

The Central Bank of The Gambia has issued a firm warning against the use of foreign currency in local transactions, declaring it illegal and punishable by law. Governor Buah Saidy made the announcement during the Bank’s quarterly Monetary Policy Committee briefing, amid rising concerns that businesses across the country are increasingly demanding payments in foreign currencies. More in the report.

Just hours after President Adama Barrow assured the National Assembly of his government’s efforts to ease the cost of living in his 2025 State of the Nation Address, the Ministry of Trade announced a bread price hike—from D10 to D12—effective July. The decision follows consultations with bakers and consumer protection authorities, as the country continues to grapple with inflationary pressures on basic goods. More in the publication.

The Central Bank of The Gambia’s hopes of bringing inflation under control in 2025 are facing renewed setbacks, despite current signs of progress. While headline inflation eased to 8.1% in April from 10.2% in early 2025, the lowest rate since early 2023, it remains significantly above the Bank’s medium-term target of 5%, underscoring persistent price pressures and structural vulnerabilities in the economy. More in the report.

Despite the Central Bank of The Gambia’s earlier projections for a decline in inflation, the latest figures show a slight increase to 10.2% in early 2025, driven largely by rising non-food costs, including housing, energy, and services. More in this publication.

The Gambia’s Central Bank held a press conference on 23rd May 2024 revealing that headline and food inflation had declined in April 2024.

During the Finance Minister’s 2024 Budget Speech he highlighted that Inflation reached a record high 18.5% in September 2023 and noted some of the steps the government took bring down the cost of fuel and food in particular in an attempt to curb inflation and price increases.