The Njie Charakh School of Business Training in The Gambia has graduated 200 women entrepreneurs after a five-month intensive course on business and entrepreneurship. The school, which was established a year ago, has trained over 500 entrepreneurs to date. The CEO of Njie Charakh, Morr Sarr, highlighted the profits made by the entrepreneurs within five months of completing training and called on the government to support such initiatives to boost job creation and reduce unemployment.

Ajie Jaila Sey, a young Gambian woman, is striving to balance careers in journalism and makeup artistry. After initially failing to meet university entry requirements, she enrolled in a makeup school and later gained admission to the Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC) in The Gambia. Sey plans to establish herself in entertainment journalism and expand her makeup business into a full-service beauty spa.

Ajie Jaila Sey, a young Gambian woman, is simultaneously pursuing careers in journalism and makeup artistry. Despite the challenges of working in The Gambia's media industry and balancing her growing makeup business, she aims to establish herself as a journalist and podcast host, and expand her makeup business into a comprehensive beauty spa.

Lamin Jabang, the Alkalo of Sanyang in The Gambia, has discussed the challenges and successes of his leadership since assuming office in 2022. In an interview, he highlighted issues such as land disputes and youth unemployment, while also noting the progress made in community development, including the establishment of a nursing school, a community-owned bank, and a local health centre. Jabang also emphasized the importance of empowering women, girls, and youth in the community's development efforts.

Lamin Jabang, the Alkalo of Sanyang in The Gambia, has discussed the challenges and successes of his leadership since taking office in 2022. He highlighted land disputes, youth unemployment, and ongoing development projects in the community. Despite these issues, Jabang has made strides in community development, including the establishment of a nursing school, a community-owned bank, and a local health centre.

This article is relevant to The Gambia. French artist Enora Lalet, in collaboration with Gambian photographer Lena Nian, is set to embark on a month-long residency at Alliance Française de Banjul, creating five unique portraits of Gambian women using local food and materials. The project, funded by the French Embassy in Senegal and The Gambia, aims to promote women's expression through the arts and culture, focusing on the Kenyeleng community of women who have experienced infertility.

A national meeting was held to discuss a baseline study on gender and climate legislation, policies, and programs. The study aims to support the implementation of climate action initiatives and address gender inequalities that hinder women's participation in climate governance. It emphasizes the need for climate policies to consider the role of women in building resilience and promoting low-carbon development.