The Barrow government is facing sharp criticism from the opposition UDP following its decision to maintain the groundnut price at D38,000 per tonne, with the party accusing the administration of abandoning farmers and refusing to offer fair compensation for their produce. More in this presser.

The European Union and the Government of The Gambia have signed a Financing Agreement for the programme “EU Support to Improve Secondary Education for The Youth (EU-ISEY)”. The new programme, worth approx. 1.7 billion dalasi (20 million euros), aims at improving Senior Secondary Education completion rates while reducing the gender and socioeconomic inequalities in educational attainment in The Gambia, especially in rural areas. More in the press release.

The World Bank issued a statement announcing that it has approved a $45 million grant (D3.3 billion) to support President Adama Barrow’s Recovery-Focused National Development Plan (2023 to 2027). The grant aims to support the Government of The Gambia’s efforts to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation and lay key infrastructure, regulatory and skill foundations for private sector development, and strengthen climate resilience. More in the press release.

The Gambia’s Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations (Victim Center) has issued a statement calling the government into action and to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the massacre of soldiers on 11th November 1994 by the former regime of President Yahya Jammeh. More in this press release.

The Gambian government issued a statement clarifying that second President Yahya Jammeh has the right to return to the country from exile in Equatorial Guinea but will face prosecution for human rights violations as documented by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission upon his arrival. More in the press release.

The European Union Delegation to The Gambia and the National Youth Parliament – The Gambia (NYP) have established the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). This initiative is part of the EU's commitment to youth empowerment and participation in decision-making processes, as outlined in the EU Youth Strategy 2021-2027 and the Youth Action Plan in the European Union external action. More in the press release.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy remains resilient, with growth projected to reach 3.8 percent in 2025, up from 3.5 percent in 2024. This acceleration reflects easing inflationary pressures and a modest recovery of investment despite persistent global economic uncertainty. More in this publication.

The Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Media Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay has issued a statement on International Day for Universal Access to Information reaffirming the governments commitment to the full implementation of the Access to Information Act. More in the press release.

The Ministry of Interior issued a statement after civil unrest gripped Lamin following witness testimonies that Omar Badjie was killed by Police Officers. The statement claims that Omar fell to his death and ordered for a Coroners inquest to confirm his cause of death. More in the presser.

On 22nd August 2025 in Denver, a federal judge sentenced Michael Correa to 810 months, or 67.5 years, in prison for torture committed in The Gambia in 2006. More in the publication by TRIAL International.

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a statement urging the government to drop charges against 23 demonstrators charged with unlawful assembly while urging right holders to remain lawful. More in the presser from the NHRC.

The Ministry of Information has issued a statement announcing redeployments in the Foreign Affairs Ministry and in The Gambia Maritime Administration. More in the press release.

Two international whistleblower protection organisations and partners have issued a statement in support of Gambian whistleblower Alhaji Mamdi Kurang, who raised the alarm on the alleged corruption surrounding the Janneh Commission and the sale of assets fraudulently acquired by former President Jammeh. More in the press release.

The Ministry of Trade has issued a statement announcing that three Gambian migrants have absconded after arriving in Spain to participate in the recently established Gambia-Spain Migration Programme, which has seen scores of Gambians travel to Spain to work in the agricultural sector. More in the press release.

According to the latest presser from the Ministry of Health, only one case of Mpox has been detected so far, which led to the announcement of an outbreak. The presser calls for the public to remain calm and provides advice on what to do if Mpox is suspected. More in the presser.

The Ministry of Health The Gambia issued a statement on the detection of a case of Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, which causes rashes and blisters on the skin. This virus was declared an outbreak of international concern by the WHO in August 2024 and has since affected numerous African countries. More in the press release.

The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights & Justice (EFSCRJ) and the Women’s Association for Women & Victims’ Empowerment (WAVE-Gambia) have urged the Gambian government to fast-track the identification of human remains exhumed during the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) process, warning that four years of inaction have deepened the trauma of victims’ families and undermined the country’s transitional justice efforts. More in the press release.

With climate change and food insecurity threatening livelihoods across the continent, youth from six West African countries came together in The Gambia to craft bold, innovative solutions for transforming the region’s food systems. More in the press release.

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.

Press freedom is experiencing a worrying decline in many African nations. The region records the highest number of countries with declining economic indicators as 80 per cent have seen their economic scores drop. In many cases, media ownership is concentrated in the hands of a few private groups close to those in power and individuals with political interests, which compromises newsrooms’ editorial independence. More in the press release.