Russia is expanding diplomatic and economic ties with Senegal, focusing on trade, investment, and development projects under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The collaboration spans various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, education, and technology, indicating a shift towards diversified partnerships as Senegal embraces a new digital
During Aero India 2025, Indian and Gambian defense ministers reaffirmed commitment to enhancing bilateral ties, focusing on military training, capacity building, and defense industry cooperation. Discussions emphasized knowledge exchange and potential collaboration, reflecting India's broader strategy of deepening security partnerships with African nations.
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.
The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia have signed a historic agreement to implement free roaming, aiming to lower mobile costs for travelers and improve regional connectivity. The deal, which aligns with ECOWAS regulations, was formalized by regulators from each country's telecommunications authority and is expected to boost trade, tourism, and business operations. The initiative is part of a broader effort to expand free-roaming agreements across all ECOWAS member states, potentially contributing to Africa's projected $180 billion digital economy by 2025.
Gambia's Justice Minister has appealed for international support to establish a hybrid tribunal to address human rights violations committed during the Yahya Jammeh regime. The tribunal, which requires an estimated $60 million in funding, aims to prosecute individuals named in the truth commission's report and provide reparations to victims. The government is committed to implementing the tribunal and other transitional justice recommendations to promote reconciliation and accountability.