Residents in rural Gambia expressed alarm over the Bakers Union's planned bread price increase from D10 to D13 dalasis, urging government intervention due to existing financial strains. Following public outcry, the Union agreed to suspend the hike temporarily for talks with the government.

Residents in rural Gambia expressed alarm over a proposed bread price increase by the Bakers Union, prompting calls for government intervention amidst concerns about the impact on families already struggling with the cost of living.

President Trump's freeze on USAID funding prompts concerns in The Gambia, affecting government projects and Ecowas Hybrid Court plans. Minister confirms monitoring implications, highlighting potential disruptions to global humanitarian efforts.

The article discusses the implications of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's exit from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on regional stability, economic cooperation, and collective security, with a particular focus on The Gambia. It suggests that The Gambia, which has historically relied on Ecowas for military support, needs to develop its own military capabilities to maintain national sovereignty and self-sufficiency. The article also highlights the potential for increased instability and economic uncertainty in West Africa due to this shift.