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Agric. Minister Launches the African Emergency Food Production Facility

The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Demba Sabally, on Friday 23rd September 2022 launched the African Emergency Food Production Facility (AEFPF). The facility is supported by the African Development Bank through the Rice Value Chain Transformation Project (RVCTP).The AEFPF is additional financing that follows the joint meeting of the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Finance of the African Union on the African Emergency Food Production plan in which The Gambia participated. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Dr. Sabally informed the gathering that the Government of The Gambia is taking major strides to transform the Agriculture sector in addressing food security and meeting the nutritional needs of its people.He noted The Gambia’s high dependence on imports for staple and key commodities and said it has deepened the country’s vulnerability to external shocks such as global pandemics and crises.  

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ESTABLISHES SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE SALE OF FORMER PRESIDENT JAMMEH'S ASSETS

The National Assembly of The Gambia has established a Special Select Committee to investigate the sale and disposal of assets previously owned by ex-President Yahya Jammeh. This decision follows findings from the Janneh Commission, which identified assets forfeited to the state but raised questions about their disposal process. The Committee was formed during the Assembly's First Extraordinary Session of 2025, led by Hon. Billay G. Tunkara, and comprises seven members. Its mandate includes investigating the legality and transparency of the asset sales, identifying purchasers, and managing the proceeds. The Committee operates under provisions of the 1997 Constitution and the National Assembly's Standing Orders, emphasizing accountability and good governance.

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  • May 15, 2025 11:14
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PRESIDENT BARROW INAUGURATES NEW MACCNAR OFFICE COMPLEX

His Excellency Adama Barrow has presided over the official inauguration of the new office complex of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MACCNAR) at a ceremony in Abuko. The complex is funded by the government and aims to provide the necessary infrastructure to house all the departments and projects under the Environment Ministry.  Situated at Abuko just near the nature reserve, the three-storey building will provide the perfect home for the Ministry and its departments, which until now have been scattered in different locations within the Greater Banjul Area.The construction of the complex was overseen by the Gambia Agency for Public Works (GAMWORKS) and took 15 months to complete. Omar Gaye, GAMWORKS’ Director-General described the project as ‘groundbreaking,’ as it was ‘completed on time and met standards.’The new office complex of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MACCNAR) situated at Abuko.Rohey John Manjang the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, says the completion of the complex marks a ‘historic milestone’ for her Ministry as it grappled with what she called ‘inadequate infrastructure,’ which forced it to ‘rent offices for its many departments.’The Environment Minister attributed this success to the ‘proactive leadership of President Barrow,’ who has placed ‘sustainable infrastructural development’ as a key priority of his government. She also tasked the staff of the Ministry to maintain the complex and ensure that the building is properly kept to provide a conducive working environment.Rohey John Manjang The Gambia's Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural ResourcesPresident Barrow, in his address, says the construction of this office complex forms part of his government's objective of providing ‘resilient, climate-smart infrastructure across the country,’ in response to the challenge posed by climate change. ‘I promise you that this will not be our last ground-breaking project. It is part of a country-wide drive for resilient, modernising our infrastructure, including health centres, modern markets and roads - that matches the aspirations of a twenty-first-century Gambia,’ the President says.The Gambian leader also commended the Environment Minister for the strong leadership and urged all staff to continue working diligently in the service of the nation. He promised that his government would be committed to building more office complexes to house Ministries as this is more sustainable and cost-effective.The President then left Abuko and made a brief stop to inspect the newly constructed Ebo Town road. There he met locals and was briefed on the status of the works. The President expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of construction works and thanked local communities for their patience and support to the contractors.

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FIRST BATCH OF GAMBIAN PILGRIMS ARRIVES IN MADINAH

The first group of Gambian pilgrims has successfully arrived in Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a significant moment in their spiritual journey. This initial wave comprises over three hundred and twenty individuals, all of whom arrived in excellent health and high spirits, ready to embark on their sacred pilgrimage.2000 Gambians are expected to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Hajj this year.Travelling with Gambia International Airlines, these pilgrims were greeted with warmth by local authorities and fellow travellers upon their arrival. Their journey is part of the larger annual pilgrimage to the Holy City of Madinah, where they will engage in various religious rites. Gambian pilgrimsMore pilgrims from The Gambia are scheduled to arrive in the Kingdom in the coming days, preparing for the Hajj season, which draws millions of Muslims from around the globe to take part in this transformative spiritual experience.

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  • May 14, 2025 11:05
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GAF INTERCEPTS IRREGULAR MIGRANT BOAT AT SEA

The Gambia Armed Forces Navy Patrol team says it intercepted a boat suspected of carrying irregular migrants while on routine sea patrol in the early hours of Thursday, May 15, 2025.According to GAF's report, the wooden vessel was carrying 114 irregular migrants, including two minors. The migrants were escorted to the Naval Base in Banjul, “where they were processed and handed over to the Gambia Immigration Department.”“The boat, as discovered during interrogations, departed from Bunyadu in The Gambia on Monday, 12 May 2025 and voyaged up to Nouadhibou in the Republic of Mauritania.” “They were, however, lost at sea and found themselves back in the Gambian waters,” GAF's report indicates. As stated in the report, on board the vessel includes 17 women. The irregular sea migrants questing to reach Europe looked “exhausted” at the time of their interception. The ones who were ill were “attended to by Gambia Armed Forces medics stationed at the Naval Base.”Lieutenant Commander Fara Jobe, the Commanding Officers Naval Base, led the handover procedures, delivering the intercepted irregular migrants to the Gambia Immigration Department representatives on the ground.

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GOVERNMENT TO FULLY IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS OF PARLIAMENT ON SALE OF FORMER PRESIDENT JAMMEH’S ASSETS

Addressing the nation through a televised statement on issues revolving around the forfeited assets of former President Yahya Jammeh, His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, says any recommendation by Auditors and the Parliamentary Enquiry Committee into how the assets were disposed of by the Commission of Inquiry and a Ministerial Commission, will be fully implemented. The President said he has always “prioritised acting in collaboration with the National Assembly and the National Audit Office.” The National Audit Office is set to complete its findings into how the forfeited assets were sold. A Parliamentary Committee, which is to be formed by the National Assembly, will also conduct an independent inquiry into the matter. “Their findings will be made public and my government will enforce their recommendations to address the shortcomings discovered and hold accountable any individual or entity found culpable,” the President said.A motion for the creation of a Special Select Committee by Billay G. Tankara, the Majority Leader, has been considered and adopted by Parliament on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.President Barrow further reassured his government’s resolve in getting to the very bottom of how the assets which he said “belong to the people,” were sold. “My administration will not tolerate negligence or any wrongdoing linked to safeguarding our nation’s resources. We are committed to full transparency in whatever we undertake on behalf of the people.”The Gambian leader urged the citizens to exercise patience and wait for the outcome of the findings of the Auditors and the Special Parliamentary Committee. “Until we receive the reports on the ongoing investigations, I urge you all to remain calm and law-abiding and be assured that this matter will be handled within the ambit of the law.”The President’s address to the nation came on the heels of a recent investigation by The Republic, which exposed alleged wrongdoing by members of the Janneh Commission and the Ministerial Commission on the sales of recovered assets of former President Jammeh. The issue grabbed further attention after some youths who went on the streets “without permit” to demand full disclosure of the list were arrested by the police and detained for what the police described as “unlawful assembly.”A list of some assets like vehicles and cows and their buyers was eventually released by the Ministry of Justice, but that only appeared to have added salt to the injury. The measly amount some of the items were sold for prompted the President’s address to the nation on the issue with the Gambian leader giving his blessings for parliament to launch an independent investigation into the matter.

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VP JALLOW LAUNCHES QATAR CHARITY EMPOWERMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE GAMBIA 2025

Representing His Excellency President Adama Barrow, the Vice President, His Excellency Mohammed B.S Jallow, presided over the launch of the Qatar Charity Organisation Empowerment and Economic Development Project to Support the Gambia 2025 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo. The Project aims to address the needs of vulnerable groups and improve their living standards, focusing on providing essential equipment, creating job opportunities, and fostering social inclusion, particularly for people with disabilities and youth.It also aims to create job opportunities for youth, contributing to the overall economic empowerment of families and communities. The project also includes initiatives to empower women economically, enabling them to become more self-reliant to improve domestic living conditions.Among the equipment donated by the foundation, are sewing machines The project reflects ‘Qatar Charity's commitment to ensuring full social inclusion for all, including individuals with disabilities, by providing an environment where they can live with dignity and independence.’The project country's director Mustafa E.S. Satte, described the initiative as an income-generating project. He said it will serve as a ‘turning point,’ offering beneficiaries ‘stable employment’ and facilities to improve their living conditions. He added that this initiative is part of Qatar Charity’s broader commitment to sustainable development and its continuous efforts to economically empower disadvantaged families, by enabling families to establish their own sources of income, helping them meet essential needs such as education, food, and healthcare. The project, he added, will also contribute to fostering social stability in local communities, reducing unemployment rates, particularly among the most vulnerable women and youth in Gambian society.Wheelchairs to be handed over to the differently-abled Sanna Dahaba, the Executive Director of the National Disaster Management Agency, said the Qatar Charity is collaborating with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) under the office of the Vice President to enable the delivery of ‘vital humanitarian assistance to disaster-affected individuals, groups and communities.’His Excellency, Mohammed B.S Jallow, in his address, expressed gratitude to the government and the people of Qatar for their generous support, saying it will ‘directly empower the youth, women, and small-scale entrepreneurs,’ enabling the building of sustainable livelihoods.VP Jallow added that the project aligns ‘seamlessly with the government’s development agendas like job creation, food security, and inclusive economic growth.’The Vice President assured the government's ‘unwavering commitment to the project.’ He urged the National Disaster Management Agency to ensure effective monitoring mechanisms to evaluate the impacts of the support, ensuring ‘transparency and accountability.’This support comes at a crucial time, as the nation grapples with the aftermath of climate-driven disasters that disproportionately affected Gambian communities, significantly increasing their vulnerabilities. In 2024 alone, the NDMA reported that more than 70,000 individuals were impacted by adverse events such as flash floods, windstorms, and fire outbreaks, highlighting the urgent need for sustained humanitarian support.

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