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The Gambia's government secures $10 million in additional funding for the Greater Banjul Roads project, while the military reaffirms its commitment to defending the nation's peace and unity.
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Greater Banjul Roads Project Receives $10M Boost
The Gambian government has secured an additional $10 million in funding for the Greater Banjul Roads project, bringing total Saudi Fund for Development financing to $60 million. The investment aims to improve infrastructure in the greater Banjul area.
CDS Gomez Pledges Military Defense of National Peace
Chief of Defence Staff Gomez declared that the Gambian Armed Forces (GAF) will defend the nation's peace and unity, emphasizing that the military's only allegiance is to the institution itself rather than tribal divisions. The statement comes as part of efforts to reinforce institutional cohesion.
GAF and Senegalese Forces Demonstrate Border Cooperation
The Gambian Armed Forces and Senegalese military showcased collaborative border security operations at Kerr Ali-Keur Ayib, highlighting the two nations' commitment to regional stability and cross-border coordination.
15 Gambians Named in U.S. Deportation List
Fifteen Gambians appear on a U.S. deportation list that includes 427 West Africans, according to official records. The development affects citizens facing immigration enforcement actions in the United States.
Gambia U-20 Football Screening Underway
The Gambian national U-20 football team is undergoing player screening at the National Table Tennis Centre (NTTC), part of preparations for upcoming youth football competitions.
Kemo Ceesay Calls for Unity in Gambian Football
Football stakeholder Kemo Ceesay has issued a call for greater unity within Gambian football, emphasizing the need for cohesion across the sport's governing bodies and clubs.
Government Accelerates ID Card and Passport Processing
The Gambian government is stepping up efforts to address delays in national ID card and passport issuance, implementing measures to streamline the documentation process for citizens.
President Barrow Highlights Saudi Development Partnership
President Adama Barrow praised Saudi Arabia's development cooperation with The Gambia, underscoring the strategic partnership's role in advancing national infrastructure and economic projects.
Gambia Reaffirms Youth Connekt Sahel Support
The Gambian government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Youth Connekt Sahel, a regional initiative focused on harnessing youth potential across the Sahel region.
Senegal and Gambia Advance Digital Partnership
Senegal and The Gambia are moving forward with a digital partnership initiative, strengthening technological cooperation and digital infrastructure development between the neighboring nations.
Sheikh Essa Darboe Re-elected GSIC President
Sheikh Essa Darboe has been re-elected as president of the Gambia Sports and Investment Corporation (GSIC), continuing his leadership of the sports governance body.
Turkey Marks 104th Victory Day in Gambia
Turkey celebrated its 104th Victory Day in The Gambia, using the occasion to reaffirm defense and security partnership commitments with the West African nation.
TAMU-CC Expeditions Study Mangrove Ecosystems
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi expeditions are conducting research in The Gambia's mangroves, focusing on wildlife conservation and carbon storage potential in the coastal ecosystems.
CDS Gomez Warns Against Tribalism in Military
Chief of Defence Staff Gomez emphasized that the GAF's only tribe is the institution itself, issuing a strong warning against tribal divisions within the armed forces.