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.

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.

Thirteen-year-old Aida Jarju of Longman Memorial Methodist School lit up the stage at the 2025 National Spelling Bee, claiming the coveted title after a fiercely competitive final held in Brikama. Organised by the Take M Transformative Organisation, the event brought together 41 top young spellers from across The Gambia—but it was Aida’s poise, precision, and perseverance that ultimately set her apart and crowned her this year’s champion. More in the report.

The University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) is set to open its doors in June 2025, marking a major milestone in The Gambia’s commitment to skills-based higher education. Designed to equip young Gambians with practical, job-ready skills, USET is expected to play a pivotal role in national development, youth empowerment, and technical self-sufficiency. More in the article.

The Gambia has taken a major leap toward the future of education. On 24th April 2025, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) unveiled the TITA mobile application—a cutting-edge digital platform designed to streamline academic management and bring smart learning solutions to the fingertips of students and lecturers across the country. More in the article.

This year marks 25 years since the April 10 and 11, 2000 student demonstration — dates in our history that are marked in pain, tell the story of courage, and unfinished justice. More in the press release.

In a bold move to enhance healthcare education and promote academic tourism, the Government of The Gambia has announced a $46 million investment to establish a School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences at the University of The Gambia’s Faraba Banta campus. More in the report.

President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening technical and vocational education in The Gambia, presiding over the award ceremony for the Skills, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (SIE) Fund Training Grants. More in the publication.

Hygiene Cycle, a non-profit organisation based in Germany dedicated to promoting hygiene and health education, organised a handwashing campaign for students at Gambia College Buganala Lower Basic School in Brikama on Tuesday, 28th January 2025. More in the report.

President Adama Barrow met the Chairman of striking labourers at the Faraba Campus during a coincidental routine inspection of works yesterday, 15th January 2025. More in this exclusive story.