Gambia’s Economic Stability Remains Fragile, Says IMF Economist
By: Fatou Krubally The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday warned that The Gambia’s economic stability remains fragile, citing foreign…
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IMF Warns Debt Service Taking 20% of Gambia’s Revenue Despite Growth
By: Fatou Krubally The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that The Gambia’s rising debt service obligations are consuming about…
Gambia Lifts Cement Import Tax, But Prices Remain High
By Haddy Touray The Gambian government has lifted the D180 excise tax imposed earlier on imported bagged cement, but retail…
Jammeh Assets Probe Remains Active as Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
By: Fatou Krubally The National Assembly on Wednesday adjourned sine die after concluding the Fourth Ordinary Session, with lawmakers…
Gov’t Negotiates D6.7bn Investment in Gamtel/Gamcel Restructuring
By: Fatou Krubally The Minister for Communications and Digital Economy on Tuesday briefed the National Assembly on the ongoing restructuring…
Comium’s Revival Drives Down Mobile Data Prices in The Gambia – Minister
By Fatou Krubally The Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, Hon. Lamin Jabbi, has attributed the recent decline in mobile…
Gambia’s forex market stable as reserves, remittances strengthen – Central Bank
By Haddy Touray The Gambia’s foreign exchange market remained stable during the first nine months of 2025, with total foreign…
Gambia Sets D55.3 Billion Budget for 2026 as Public Debt Hits Record D129.5 Billion
By: Fatou Krubally The Gambia has announced a D55.3 billion national budget for 2026, presented to the National Assembly on…
Gov’t Sets 2026 Push to Finish 355km of Roads, Upgrade Seaport and Airport
By Fatou Krubally The Gambia Government plans to complete 355 kilometers of priority roads and upgrade major transport hubs—including the…
Central Bank Cuts Policy Rate As Global Recovery Slows down
By Haddy Touray The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) has reduced its Monetary Policy Rate by 100 basis…