President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening technical and vocational education in The Gambia, presiding over the award ceremony for the Skills, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (SIE) Fund Training Grants. More in the publication.

In a country where women’s voices in media remain underrepresented, the Women Journalists Association of The Gambia (WoJAG) is taking a stand. Through a two-day training program that concluded on 28th February 2025, the organization has empowered 25 female journalists with the tools to report on gender-sensitive issues, particularly SGBV, with professionalism and ethical responsibility. More in the story.

As The Gambia prepares for a crucial election season, efforts to promote peace and social cohesion have taken center stage. On 26th February 2025, Peace Hub The Gambia and partners, in collaboration with UNDP and the EU, launched the Insider Mediators Network at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre in Bijilo. More in the report.

Despite the Central Bank of The Gambia’s earlier projections for a decline in inflation, the latest figures show a slight increase to 10.2% in early 2025, driven largely by rising non-food costs, including housing, energy, and services. More in this publication.

The recent takeover of Banjul Port by the Turkish company Albayrak has sparked controversy, with the Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) urging Parliament to reverse the concession agreement. More in the publication.

The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, launched a three-day workshop in Bakau on 25th February 2025, aimed at improving reporting under the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW). The event highlighted The Gambia's ongoing efforts to align its domestic policies with international human rights standards, particularly in relation to migrant workers' rights. More in the report.

Pope Francis, hospitalized since February 16, 2025, for a severe respiratory infection, has shown slight improvement, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff, known for his advocacy on peace, climate change, and migrant rights, participated in Holy Mass while recovering. The global Catholic community continues to pray for his swift healing.

President Adama Barrow will give an early State of the Nation Address for 2025, just a week before the Second Reading of the 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament. The address highlights the government’s focus on governance and constitutional reform. More in the report.

Africa is owed US$36 trillion in climate debt by rich polluting countries, a new report by ActionAid shows. More in the press release, which contains a link to download the report.

Joluv Arts, in collaboration with the National Sports Council, is set to award three finalists in the upcoming National Competitive Musical Festival D1 million on the night of The Gambia’s 60th Independence Day. More in the publication.