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Economy

World Bank Names Djibrilla Issa Division Director

World Bank Names Djibrilla Issa Division Director

Africa-Press - Gambia. The World Bank has announced the appointment of Djibrilla Issa as Division Director for Senegal, Mauritania, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau,...
IMF Commends Gambia for Economic Reforms and Stability

IMF Commends Gambia for Economic Reforms and Stability

Africa-Press - Gambia. The Government of The Gambia has received commendation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its steady economic progress...
World Bank Appoints New Division Director for Gambia, 4 Others

World Bank Appoints New Division Director for Gambia, 4 Others

Africa-Press - Gambia. The World Bank announced Djibrilla Issa as its new division director for The Gambia, Senegal, Mauritania, Cabo Verde and...
PM Sonko Advances Talks on Nationalizing Yakaar-Teranga

PM Sonko Advances Talks on Nationalizing Yakaar-Teranga

Africa-Press - Gambia. PM Ousmane Sonko said talks to nationalise the Yakaar-Teranga gas project, operated by Kosmos Energy (KOS.N) were nearly concluded...
Senegal PM Challenges Unfair BP Gas Deal and Freezes Assets

Senegal PM Challenges Unfair BP Gas Deal and Freezes Assets

Africa-Press - Gambia. Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko over the weekend declared a BP (BP L) gas contract “unfair”, revoking 71 mining...
Gambia Standards Bureau Approves Organic Waste Fertilizer

Gambia Standards Bureau Approves Organic Waste Fertilizer

Africa-Press - Gambia. The Gambia Standards Bureau (GSB) has approved national standards for organic fertiliser, marking a significant step in sustainable agriculture...
Gambia Concludes Campaign for Safe Migration Pathways

Gambia Concludes Campaign for Safe Migration Pathways

Africa-Press - Gambia. The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment has concluded a nationwide tour aimed at strengthening pre-departure procedures...
Remittances to the Gambia Surge Past $872 Million

Remittances to the Gambia Surge Past $872 Million

Africa-Press - Gambia. Private remittances to The Gambia exceeded $872 million in 2025, a 12.5 percent increase from the previous year, according...
Gambia Sees 233113 Tourist Arrivals in 2025

Gambia Sees 233113 Tourist Arrivals in 2025

Africa-Press - Gambia. The government reported that 233,113 tourists visited The Gambia in 2025, a modest increase from the previous year that...
Kanifing Among 24 Cities to Win $1 Million Bloomberg Award

Kanifing Among 24 Cities to Win $1 Million Bloomberg Award

Africa-Press - Gambia. Bloomberg Philanthropies in New York yesterday announced that Kanifing Municipal Council is among 24 city halls in 20 countries...