EU ENVOY: West Africa could be next ‘emerging region’

Of recent, there have been reports of booming economies in Africa, but analysts said economic growth is usually not visibly trickled down to the poor citizens of the continent. (Photo Credit: Forum de Banjul).

The Gambia to receive award for 'outstanding progress' in fighting hunger

Country Flag Flies: FAO says Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Iran, Kiribati, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico and the Philippines have now reached the MDG-1 hunger target.

ACHPR Postpone 56th Ordinary Session

Rights groups at an April 2011 NGOs Forum in Banjul, The Gambia, two days before the 49th Ordinary Session (Photo Credit: MSJoof/TNBES)

Respond to UN allegations, additional budget is 'horrible’ - Opposition leader tells Gambia gov

NRP leader Hamat Bah speaking to journalists on election nomination day in 2011 (Photo Credit: SoutAfrica.com)

Businesses in Gambia say unreliable electricity a major problem

The Africa Survey 2014 identifies three biggest threats to doing business in sub-Saharan Africa.

A generator of The Gambia's national electricity provider, NAWEC, which faces increasing financial problems. (Photo Credit: Access Gambia)

Gambia's Central Bank Launches D20 Banknote to Mark 20 Year Coup Anniversary

Statement:

The new D20 banknote is an improved version of the D25 but maintains the colour of the D10 (green) which is the party colour of Jammeh's ruling APRC. (Photo Credit: CBG)

Gambia: Journalists freed of ‘conspiracy’ and ‘false publication’ charges

They were arrested on January 13, 2014, detained beyond the legal limit of 72 hours and put on trial on January 16. They maintained their not guilty plea.  Photo credit: The Point

The Gambia: UN human rights team prevented from completing torture and killing investigations

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“I am not going to change that philosophy overnight because of foreign influence tagged to the bait of aid that is conditioned on the acceptance of alien cultures like homosexuality and unbridled freedoms that are not in line with our religious and cultural beliefs,” Jammeh said on Dec 31, 2013 (Photo Credit: SEYLLOU/AFP/2011)