Portlaoise College students and teachers are gearing up for a trip to The Gambia to support local schools and community projects, continuing a partnership established in 2011. They will enhance school facilities, provide educational resources, and engage with students, building on previous successes.

Senegalese government and Casamance separatists sign agreement after decades of violence, facilitated by Bissau-Guinean President. Aim is to end hostilities, demobilize fighters, and promote peace in the region. Peace talks have been a top priority for new Senegale

President Adama Barrow praised the QGroup's performance during the inauguration of AGIB, the first Islamic bank in The Gambia. He highlighted AGIB's role in providing interest-free financial solutions and its contribution to economic diversity, urging for more Islamic financial institutions in the country.

The Gambia's Under-17 team secures spot in the Caf championship in Morocco after Fifa expanded Africa's slots, joining a field of 16 teams including Senegal, Tunisia, and Somalia. Morocco hosts the tournament, which serves as a qualifier for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.