Former Energy Minister Samuel Sarr remains in detention as his latest bail request was rejected due to lack of new developments and concerns over interference with the ongoing investigation. A ruling by the Court of Appeals on March 4 will decide his fate amidst charges of financial impropriety.
The University of Bristol has been granted £3.5 million by UKRI for the SHINE project, aiming to integrate well-being into energy system design. Collaborating with international researchers, the project in West Africa will focus on inclusivity and sustainability.
The University of Bristol's SHINE project, funded by UKRI, aims to integrate well-being into energy system design in The Gambia and Ghana, collaborating with local stakeholders. The initiative focuses on equitable energy transitions and developing community-specific solutions for sustainable energy access.
Mohammed BS Jallow, Vice President of The Gambia, represented his country at the African Heads of State Energy Summit, where he emphasized the importance of energy in national development and economic empowerment. In his address, he reaffirmed The Gambia's commitment to expanding electricity access, aiming to provide power to 90% of its population by June 2025 and achieve universal electricity access by the end of 2025. The summit, organized by the African Union, the World Bank, and the African Development Bank, sought to strategize on achieving universal electricity access for over 300 million people across Africa.
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has emphasized his government's commitment to reducing living costs, increasing domestic production, and modernizing infrastructure for economic stability. He outlined efforts to encourage business investment in agriculture and energy, including a tender for a 50MW solar farm, and addressed concerns over the privatization of the country's main port. Barrow's administration faces the challenge of translating these policies into real economic relief for ordinary Gambians, with the success of these initiatives crucial in determining whether The Gambia can achieve sustainable growth and reduce its dependence on imports.