Press Releases

Dan Brown Announces the Upcoming Release of The Gambian – A Gripping Tale of Survival, Memory, and Discovery

A thrilling literary journey from London to the depths of the Sahara Desert and the forgotten heart of West Africa. MEXBOROUGH, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, September 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- About The Book: The Gambian follows Jack...

Gambian Man Convicted on Torture Charges

A Colorado jury convicted a Gambian national, Michael Sang Correa, on torture charges for his participation in the torture of numerous victims in The Gambia in 2006, including through beating and flesh burning, because of the victims’ purported...

Spa Market Size, Share, Trends, Forecast, and Competitive Analysis to Reach USD 21.11 Billion by 2032

Spa Market size was valued at USD 13.43 Billion in 2024, and the Spa industry revenue is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.81% from 2025 to 2032. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Spa Market size was...

To His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia

AZERBAIJAN, February 18 - 18 February 2025, 11:07 Esteemed Mr. President, On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I sincerely congratulate you and your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of the Gambia –...

Education Above All Foundation Is Bridging the Distance to School

DOHA, QATAR, October 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across floodplains, mountains, and rural villages in Asia and Africa, the simple act of getting to school remains one of the greatest barriers to learning. For millions of children, a long...

Africa Travellers Announces Major Milestone in Connecting African Americans with Their Heritage

Africa Travellers Announces Milestone: Connecting Over 200 African Americans to Their Heritage Annually with Flexible Payment Plans EUCLID, OHIO, US, June 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa Travellers, a proudly African-owned travel company...

UK: Rwanda Bill Approaches Finishing Line as Implementation Obstacles Continue to Grow ― Government Looking to Negotiate Migration Deals with Other Countries ― NGOs Planning ‘People’s Inquiry’ to Campaign for Closure of Accommodation Barge ― Asylum See…

After another week of ‘parliamentary ping-pong’, the final vote on the Rwanda bill is expected to take place within days but issues relating to legal challenges, airlines and housing continue to jeopardise the eventual implementation of the...

The Gambia: Development cooperation supports teacher union’s co-operative credit union

The successful partnership between the Gambia Teachers Union Co-Operative Credit Union (GTUCCU) and the Comhar Linn INTO Credit Union of Ireland has positively impacted the lives of teachers and their families in The Gambia. GTUCCU currently has...

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya’s Travel to The Gambia and Senegal March 12-14, 2023

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel March 12-14, 2023 to Banjul, The Gambia and Dakar, Senegal. In The Gambia, Under Secretary Zeya will meet President Adama Barrow and Minister of...

One Planet Group Raises over $170,000 for Girls’ Education and Empowerment in Haiti and The Gambia

WALNUT CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One Planet Group has raised over $172,000, via its annual fundraiser, Holidays with a Purpose. The money will be split between Lidé Haiti and Starfish International, two...

Ambassador Hussain Travels to Morocco, The Gambia, and Senegal

U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain will travel to Morocco, The Gambia, and Senegal from November 28 through December 1, 2022. On November 28, Ambassador Hussain will travel to Rabat and Casablanca, Morocco...

Coronavirus - Gambia: Press release on the launch of Gambia COVID-19 test certification portal

Download logo The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public that, it has launched an online platform that enables travellers leaving The Gambia access their certified test result . The aim is to facilitate receipt of test result timely and...

28 Gambians Return Home from Algeria with IOM, EU Support

Download logo On 18 July, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) facilitated the voluntary and safe return of 28 Gambian migrants stranded in Algeria through a special return flight. Made possible through the EU-IOM Joint Initiative...

Gambia: Women Accuse Ex-President of Sexual Violence

Download logo Three women have accused Gambia’s former president, Yahya Jammeh, of rape and sexual assault while he was in office, Human Rights Watch and TRIAL International said today. Former Gambian officials said that presidential aides...

African Ministers of Air Transport adopt Common Position regarding International Travel

Download logo H.E Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy convened an extra ordinary meeting of Ministers of Air Transport and key stakeholders on 15th April 2021 to discuss this issue of green vaccine passport/certificates...

IMF Executive Board Completes First Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for The Gambia, and Approves US$28.8 Million Disbursement

January 15, 2021 The IMF Executive Board decision allows for an immediate disbursement of about US$28.8 million to The Gambia to help meet the country’s financing needs and support social spending and the post-pandemic recovery. The COVID-19...

Coronavirus - Gambia: Voluntary Returns from Niger to The Gambia Resume After Six-Month Hiatus

Download logo After a six-month hiatus due to COVID-19 border closures, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) resumed its Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme from Niger to The Gambia, with the support of the...

Gambians head to the polls tomorrow

A total of 886,578 Gambian registered voters will head to the polls tomorrow- Thursday to cast their ballots in the Local Government elections. According to IEC sources, a total of 409 candidates got nominated, while two went on unopposed namely,...

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approves a US$21.3 million disbursement to The Gambia to address the COVID-19 Pandemic

Download logo The COVID-19 pandemic is projected to lower growth of The Gambian economy to 2.5 percent in 2020; to address the urgent balance-of-payments need, the IMF Executive Board has approved financial assistance for The Gambia in the amount...

IMF Executive Board Approves US$47.1 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement for The Gambia

March 23, 2020 The Fund-supported program aims to help The Gambia to be better prepared for external shocks, pursue high and inclusive growth, lessen debt vulnerabilities, strengthen public financial management, and bolster domestic revenue...