Government to Raise Tobacco and Gambling Taxes
Africa-Press - Gambia. The Government of The Gambia will introduce higher taxes on tobacco products and gambling winnings as part of its 2026 revenue...
Government Aims for D2.1 Billion Budget Deficit by 2026
Africa-Press - Gambia. The Gambia has set its overall budget deficit for 2026 at D2.1 billion—roughly 1 percent of GDP—as the government moves to...
Finance Minister Projects D52.4 Billion Spending by 2026
Africa-Press - Gambia. Gambia’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, said on Friday that government spending is expected to rise to D52.4...
Finance Minister Projects D50.3 Billion Revenue by 2026
Africa-Press - Gambia. Finance Minister Seedy Keita on Friday projected that The Gambia’s total revenue and grants will rise to D50.3 billion in 2026,...
Works Minister Defends use of CFA at Senegambia Bridge, Citing Foreign Currency Gains
Africa-Press - Gambia. Gambia’s Minister of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, told lawmakers on Thursday that allowing Senegalese motorists to pay tolls at...
Agriculture Minister Reports Stable Crop Production, Citing Weather-Related Declines in Groundnut and Rice Yields
Africa-Press - Gambia. Gambia’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security, Demba Sabally, told lawmakers this week that the country’s overall agricultural output remained...
World Bank Increases Budget Support to $45 Million
Africa-Press - Gambia. Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita informed the National Assembly on Wednesday that the World Bank has increased its anticipated...
Finance Minister Acknowledges Black-Market Currency Impact
Africa-Press - Gambia. Finance Minister Seedy Keita told lawmakers on Wednesday that the country’s thriving black-market foreign exchange trade is exerting pressure on the...
Stakeholders Discuss NYSS Graduate Programme
Africa-Press - Gambia. In a broader move to support undergraduates in gaining valuable professional work experience while enhancing internship opportunities, the National Youth Service...
Farmers’ Union Urges Chinese Embassy to Boost Agriculture
Africa-Press - Gambia. In a bid to strengthen cooperation in the area of agricultural development, the Farmers’ Union of The Gambia recently held a...