After U.S. President Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, he has paused the presidential order for 30 days after forcing both leaders to take action against migration and illegal drugs. Meanwhile, the 10% tariff on goods imported from China is still set to continue. More in the report.

Fire ravaged Brikama Sandika Market on the early hours of Friday, 30th January 2025, leaving businesses devastated as they count the millions lost in commodities, equipment and market structures. More in this report.

Almost a year after the First National Dialogue held in February 2024, a report published on the engagement highlights how the Executive was cautioned to build consensus prior to tabling a new Draft Constitution in Parliament. More in this report.

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.

ECOWAS issues statement on withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the ECOWAS. More in this press release.

This is a statement issued by the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice, serving as a timely reminder to watch a biographical documentary about Edward Francis Small, produced by Prof. Pierre Gomez, currently the minister responsible for higher education. More in the statement.

Today is the 134th birthday of Edward Francis Small. Described as the ‘Watchdog of the Gambia’ and the ‘Father of Gambian Independence,’ EF Small was born on 29 January 1891 and died in 1958 in Banjul. More in this press release from the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice.

On Monday, 27th January 2025, during a press engagement organised by The Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency (GLMA), the Chairman of the GLMA Board of Directors, Mr. Ebrima AJ Cham, responded to allegations from the manager of the Central Abattoir, Maddy Kuyateh, and his 21-member staff that GLMA terminated their contracts. More in the report.

During the first press conference of the year 2025, Minister for Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, announced that the government will launch a campaign titled “Countering Misinformation and Disinformation.” More in the report.

In his quest to confront immigration and border issues, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump unleashed a wave of presidential orders soon after his inauguration on 20th January 2025. More in this report.