The Gambia's goalless draw against Gabon in the African Nations Championships playoffs marked a strong start, with striker Musa Ceesay's early goal disallowed. Gabon struggled to break through the Gambian defense, setting up a decisive second leg match in Franceville.
Prospects of trying former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh are strengthened by plans for an ECOWAS-backed court, but challenges remain in extraditing him from Equatorial Guinea. Equatorial Guinea's president may need to decide on potential extradition.
Morocco to host Caf Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, with North African nations aiming to reclaim title. Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco have won before. Strong competition expected from West and Southern African teams.
A delegation of seven executive directors from the African Development Bank visited The Gambia for a five-day consultation mission, highlighting the deepening partnership for sustainable development and economic reform. The visit underscores President Barrow's leadership and commitment to collaboration with the Bank.
Turkey's Ambassador Türker OBA congratulates The Gambia on its 60th independence anniversary, highlighting strong bilateral ties, including defense cooperation and trade growth, as well as shared commitments to democracy, economic development, and international peace initiatives.
The Ambassador of Türkiye congratulates The Gambia on its 60th Independence Day, highlighting strong bilateral relations, including military cooperation, trade growth, and development projects. Türkiye pledges continued support across various sectors to enhance partnership.
ActionAid International's report reveals Africa is owed $36 trillion in climate reparations, far surpassing its foreign debt. Rich nations evade responsibility as African countries struggle to repay debts, hindering development. ActionAid urges African leaders to push for debt cancellation and a new global financial framework.
Ambassador Türker OBA congratulates The Gambia on its 60th Independence Day, highlighting bilateral relations, economic growth, military cooperation, and shared commitment to global issues, expressing continued support for development projects and educational initiatives.
ActionAid International's report reveals Africa is owed $36 trillion in climate reparations, far surpassing its foreign debt. Rich nations evade responsibility, exacerbating African debt crisis. Urges African leaders to demand debt cancellation and overhaul global financial system for development and climate justice.
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Donald Trump’s executive orders suspending so-called foreign aid should serve as a wake-up call for African leaders who have long relied on external assistance to drive development. The Gambia Action Party (GAP) firmly opposes any leader who continues to depend on foreign aid while neglecting the vast resources within Africa’s borders. Many African leaders misuse state resources, allowing foreign governments and institutions to control their economies through aid.
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Donald Trump’s executive orders suspending so-called foreign aid should serve as a wake-up call for African leaders who have long relied on external assistance to drive development. The Gambia Action Party (GAP) firmly opposes any leader who continues to depend on foreign aid while neglecting the vast resources within Africa’s borders. Many African leaders misuse state resources, allowing foreign governments and institutions to control their economies through aid.
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has selected a team of Gambian referees, led by Isatou Touray, to officiate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Togo and Djibouti. This decision underscores the increasing acknowledgement of Gambian referees on the African stage and the ongoing development of female match officials in the country.
Mariama Sowe has been reappointed as interim head coach of Gambia's Women's national football team, replacing Yahya Manneh who moved to the U-17 male team. Sowe, a CAF B license holder who guided Gambia to its first WAFU-A bronze title, will prepare the team for the African Women's Nations Cup qualifiers against Niger in February.