Sheikh Tejan Nyang showcases Gambia’s heritage at Azerbaijan Halal Business Forum

This year’s edition brought together global leaders, international organisations, academics, entrepreneurs, and experts from over 30 countries to exchange insights and foster collaboration across the global halal and Islamic finance ecosystem....

Mali slaps visa bond on US travelers in retaliation

Mali has introduced visa bond requirements for United States citizens, mirroring measures recently imposed by Washington on Malian travellers. The Foreign Ministry in Bamako announced the decision on Sunday, calling it a reciprocal response to US...

Sheikh Tejan Nyang Showcases The Gambia’s Heritage at Azerbaijan Halal Business Forum

By: Yunus S. Saliu The Head of School at the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG), Sheikh Tejan Ahmet Nyang, has highlighted The Gambia’s rich cultural and historical heritage as a vital driver in developing Halal tourism in the...

The King’s Baton Relay Kicks Off in The Gambia

By: Kemo Kanyi The King’s Baton Relay, formerly known as the Queen’s Baton Relay, officially commenced in Banjul on Monday as the Commonwealth nations prepare for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The relay is a symbolic and unifying event...

FAST-TRACKING INDEPENDENCE STADIUM RENOVATION: A NATIONAL IMPERATIVE FOR GAMBIA’S FOOTBALL FUTURE

- Advertisement - By Ambassador Abdoulie M Touray (Baks) Football in The Gambia stands at a pivotal moment. Despite the passion of our fans, the talent of our players and the potential of our national teams, our journey to football excellence...

Mali Slaps Visa Bond on US Travellers in Retaliation to US Policy

In a tit-for-tat move, Mali has imposed the same visa bond requirements on United States citizens that Washington placed on Malian travelers. Mali’s government condemned the initial US action as a violation of bilateral agreements. The Foreign...

Mali imposes retaliatory visa bond fees on US travellers

The measure comes after the US added Mali to its list of African countries required to post bonds of $5,000 and $10,000. Published On 12 Oct 202512 Oct 2025 Mali has imposed visa bond requirements on United States citizens identical to those...

Kristen Nuss, Taryn Brasher complete 3-peat at Elite Beach Pro Tour event in Newport Beach

USA’s Kristen Nuss celebrates her win with fans, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, during the Elite Beach Pro Tour beach volleyball women’s finals at Newport Beach Pier. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Fans celebrate Kristen Nuss and...

Gambia Defeats USA in U-18 Boys Beach Volleyball

By: Kemo Kanyi The Gambia’s U-18 beach volleyball team secured a thrilling victory over the United States in the ongoing FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships. The Gambian duo of Bunja Bakary Kanyi and Abdallah Jallow battled to a hard-fought...

Al-Badour: Opening New Doors for Medical Tourism in Jordan

Minister of Health Dr. Ibrahim Al-Badour held a series of bilateral meetings with several of his counterparts from Islamic countries on the sidelines of the Islamic Conference of Health Ministers, hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Amman...

The Gambia Experience Celebrates First Flight With a Vibrant Cultural Welcome

The Gambia Experience has launched its first flight of the season, marking the start of its extended programme and 37 years of holidays and flights to The Gambia. The charter flight with the tour operator’s new airline partner, Ascend Airways,...

TUI Takes Action as Accessibility Concerns Keep a Third of Travellers Grounded

Nearly a third (32%) of people have avoided travelling due to accessibility concerns, according to new insights from TUI, that reveal the most common barriers include a lack of sensory-friendly spaces, poorly designed facilities, and limited...

Travel to China Made Easier as Chinese Embassy in Gambia Launches Visa Services

By Nelson Manneh Travel to China has become easier for Gambian residents as the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Banjul officially launched its consular visa services on Monday, 7th October 2025. The new system allows applicants to...

Gambian youth capitalize on apt training for job creation

Gambian youth are increasingly involved in job creation in the country. Programmes such as Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) and initiatives supported by International Trade Centre (ITC) and the European Union focus on vocational training,...

Gambia Experience maiden flight lands with 189 tourists

The Minister of Tourism and Culture, Abdou Jobe and senior members of the Governing Board of the Gambia Tourism Authority and staff were at hand to receive the visiting tourists, marking the official start of the 2025/26 Tourist Season. However,...

IMF and Gambian Government Reach Key Resilience Funding Agreement

By Nelson Manneh and Ndey Sowe The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of The Gambia have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of the country’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), aimed at boosting The...

IMF commends Gambia’s fiscal reforms, inflation drops to 7.6 percent

Ms. Jenkner, who led the delegation from Washington, D.C., said the IMF and the Gambian authorities agreed on the parameters for the 2026 national budget, which will focus on continued fiscal consolidation and sustainable public finances. “It is...

Gambia, Malawi, Zambia: New US visa bond imposes financial barrier

- Advertisement - In the latest news, the United States Department of State has begun to issue visa bonds to the citizens of The Gambia, Malawi, and Zambia which directly alters the B1/B2 applications. Gambian passport holders having their...

The Gambia’s fairytale start ignites African pride

When Bakary Ensa Kanyi’s attack took a touch off USA’s Cash Cash Essert’s block to confirm The Gambia’s 2-1 (22-20, 14-21, 15-12) win in their opening FIVB Beach Volleyball Under 18 World Championship match on Wednesday, wild cheers erupted from...

Starlets' Kundu, Shiyonzo fired up for Gambia double-header

Harambee Starlets goalkeeper Annedy Kundu Kwamasi makes a penalty save against Cameroon during their second leg Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON qualifier match at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on September 26, 2023. Kenya won 4-3 on post match...