Washington, DC: At the request of the government of The Gambia, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Olivier Basdevant visited Banjul over the period January 10—24, 2023, to conduct a diagnostic of governance and corruption vulnerabilities in The Gambia. The diagnostic provides an opportunity to carry out a […]
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Jaliba Kuyateh Bestowed an Honorary Fellowship
19 January 2023 King of Kora Jaliba Kuyateh received an honorary fellowship from Goldsmiths, University of London at a graduation ceremony today. Jaliba Kuyateh’s award was in recognition of his work using music to improve perinatal mental health. He is the only Gambian appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for his […]
Gambia Government Mourns Vice President Alieu Badara Joof
Press Release Dated: 18th January, 2023 Banjul, The Gambia — His Excellency President Adama Barrow regrets to announce with profound shock and sadness, the death of his Vice President (VP) Alieu Badara Joof, which sad event occurred in New Delhi, India early this morning (12:41 pm Indian time). On behalf […]
Madi Jobarteh accepts invitation to challenge Halifa Sallah on the 2016 Coalition’s failure
Human rights activist Madi Jobarteh has accepted an invitation by Hon. Halifa Sallah, former Member of Parliament and Secretary General of PDOIS on the 2016 Coalition’s failure. This invitation to a debate by Halifa Sallah came following Jobarteh’s criticism of the entire 2016 Coalition members for their inability to push […]