•Russian soldiers The Gambia expressed “grave concern” on Friday about citizens fighting in conflicts abroad, as several African countries say their nationals were lured into fighting for the Russian army. Multiple media investigations, including one published earlier this month by AFP, have exposed how Russia has enticed men from African coun...
The Government of The Gambia has accorded former President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, a landmark honour with the renaming of the University of The Gambia’s School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences after him. President Adama Barrow unveiled a commemorative plaque officially designating the fac...
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that its C-130 aircraft, undertaking a ferry flight for scheduled depot maintenance, has safely landed in Banjul, The Gambia, en route to Portugal. The aircraft had earlier made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, on December 8, following technical issues, reports The PUNCH. The crew an...
•Incumbent president, Adama Barrow The Gambia will hold its next presidential election on December 5, 2026, officials announced yesterday, as President Adama Barrow’s bid for a third term elicits mounting criticism. Barrow surprised Gambians earlier this year when he said he would seek a third term in office, reports AFP. The move is allowed u...
One hundred and ninety seven Nigerian troops have been deployed to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Mission in the Gambia, ECOMIG. The troops underwent training at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peace Keeping Center (MLAILPKC), Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna, reports Daily Trust. Speaking at the ...
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