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𝐌𝐎𝐅𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐥, 10𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Hon. Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, on Tuesday, 8th September 2026 held a meeting with Former Gambian Ambassadors and Retired Senior Diplomatic Executives at the Ministry in Banjul the first meeting of its kind between the Ministry and the country’s former diplomats. The meeting was also attended by Permanent Secretary I, Ambassador Lang Yabou, Permanent Secretary II, Ms. Fatou Kinneh Jobe, Ambassador Ebrima Ousmane Ndure, Chairman of the Interim Committee for the proposed Association of Former Gambian Ambassadors and Retired Senior Diplomatic Executives, and Ambassador Ruth Adjuah Sowe, The Gambia’s first female Ambassador. During the meeting, the Hon. Minister outlined the Ministry’s strategic vision and priorities, including a Foreign Service Reform Programme and a proposed Foreign Service Academy. He also updated attendees on a number of policy instruments currently being finalized: the Foreign Policy Framework, the Foreign Service Regulation, the Foreign Service Bill, the Diaspora Strategy, and the Code of Conduct for Gambian Diplomats. Minister Njie proposed the establishment of a Retired Diplomats Advisory Forum and outlined areas for continued engagement with retired diplomats, including mentorship of serving officers, contributions to the proposed Foreign Service Academy, and input into the review of institutional and policy documents. Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador Ebrima Ousmane Ndure, Chairman of the Interim Committee, briefed attendees on progress made toward formalizing the Association of Former Gambian Ambassadors and Retired Senior Diplomatic Executives an initiative intended to provide mentorship, training, and advisory support to the Foreign Service. In their remarks, Permanent Secretary I, Ambassador Lang Yabou and Permanent Secretary II, Ms. Fatou Kinneh Jobe welcomed the former diplomats on behalf of the Ministry and expressed appreciation for their continued willingness to support the work of the Foreign Service. In conclusion, the Hon. Minister thanked the former Ambassadors and retired senior diplomatic executives for their years of service and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to structured and ongoing collaboration with them going forward.

𝐌𝐎𝐅𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 Read More »

𝐖𝐅𝐏 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫

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𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐥, 10𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Hon. Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, on Friday, 4th September 2026, received Ms. Helen Kamau, Representative and Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in The Gambia, who paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry to formally present her Letters of Credence. During the meeting, the Hon. Minister welcomed Ms. Kamau to the Republic of The Gambia and congratulated her on her appointment as WFP Representative and Country Director. He expressed appreciation for the longstanding partnership between the Government of The Gambia and the World Food Programme, noting the Organisation’s continued contribution to the country’s development efforts. Minister Njie further highlighted the valuable role played by WFP in supporting national priorities, particularly in the area of education and other programmes aimed at improving the welfare and livelihoods of vulnerable communities. For her part, Ms. Helen Kamau expressed her appreciation for the warm welcome and outlined some of the challenges confronting the organisation, particularly in relation to resource mobilisation and language barriers. She, however, expressed her commitment to working closely with the Government of The Gambia and other partners throughout her tenure to advance WFP’s mandate in the country. In conclusion, the Hon. Sering Modou Njie thanked Ms. Kamau for the continued support and contributions of the World Food Programme to The Gambia. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening cooperation between The Gambia and WFP and expressed hope for further collaboration in areas of mutual interest.

𝐖𝐅𝐏 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 Read More »

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐈𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒

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𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 10th 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad expresses its deep sadness following reports of a boat incident involving migrants and extends its sincere condolences to the families and loved ones affected. The Ministry conveys its solidarity with all those awaiting information regarding the whereabouts and wellbeing of their relatives. At this stage, the identities and nationalities of the persons reportedly on board have not been officially verified. While preliminary information suggests that the vessel may have departed from The Gambia, the Ministry is engaging with the Spanish authorities and other relevant stakeholders to establish the circumstances of the incident and verify the information currently available. The Ministry is also liaising with the relevant Spanish authorities and, through its National Focal Point under the Rabat Process, maintaining contact with relevant counterparts and partners, including IOM and ICRC, as appropriate, to facilitate information-sharing and contribute to efforts to clarify the situation. The Ministry is mindful of the distress and uncertainty being experienced by families whose relatives may be missing. The Ministry therefore urges the public and all concerned to exercise caution regarding information that has not been officially verified, as inaccurate reports may cause further distress to affected families. Further information will be communicated, as appropriate, once the relevant facts have been established and verified. The Ministry remains concerned about the continued risks associated with dangerous and irregular migration journeys and underscores the importance of continued cooperation among relevant authorities and stakeholders to promote safe and regular migration and protect vulnerable migrants from exploitation. The Ministry extends its deepest sympathies to all families and communities affected by this incident and appreciates the understanding, patience and cooperation of the public as efforts to establish the facts continue. 𝐄𝐍𝐃.

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐈𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 Read More »

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 26𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧

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𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 31st 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 2926: The Gambia is participating in the 26th Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, being held today, 29 August 2026, in Luanda, Angola, ahead of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union under the theme Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, scheduled for tomorrow, 30 August 2026. The Honourable Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, is leading The Gambia’s participation at today’s Executive Council session, while H.E. Mohamed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, will lead the Gambian delegation at tomorrow’s Assembly. The Executive Council is considering key working documents for the Extraordinary Summit, including the Draft Decision on Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa and the Luanda Action Plan. In his intervention, the Honourable Minister welcomed the Draft Decision and Luanda Action Plan, emphasising the urgent need for sustainable, predictable and flexible financing for the AU’s peace and security efforts. He underscored the importance of moving from reaction to prevention and from early warning to early action, including through the operationalisation of the AU Trigger Model for Early Warning and Early Response. The Minister further highlighted the importance of strengthening the Peace and Security Council, enhancing AU Regional Economic Communities/Regional Mechanisms (REC/RM) cooperation, and advancing democratic governance, constitutional order, counter-terrorism, peacebuilding and the meaningful participation of women and youth. He also reaffirmed The Gambia’s support for strengthening the AU Peace Fund and stressed that continental decisions must be translated into action through clear responsibilities, timelines, monitoring and accountability. As Africa prepares for the Assembly tomorrow, The Gambia remains committed to African-led solutions, stronger conflict-prevention mechanisms and collective action towards sustainable peace and security on the continent. The Minister is accompanied by Ms. Fatou Kinneh Jobe, Permanent Secretary II at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Musa Mbye, Permanent Secretary at the Office of the Vice President; Mr. Alfusainey Bah, Deputy Head of Mission at The Gambia Embassy in Ethiopia; and Mrs. Tunko Jallow, First Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 📸Office of the Vice President – The Gambia

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 26𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 Read More »

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫

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𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 31st 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 2026: Hon. Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, on August 21st, 2026, received Dr. Simeon Konan Koffi, Director of ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority, who was overseeing the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia, on a farewell visit to the Ministry. During the visit, Minister Njie welcomed Dr. Koffi and his delegation, expressing gratitude for his leadership and service throughout his tenure. He highlighted the vital role ECOWAS played during The Gambia’s 2016 political impasse, noting its continued contribution to peace and security in the region. Minister Njie further thanked Dr. Koffi for his dedication while overseeing the ECOWAS Mission. Hon Njie also seized the opportunity to express the Government’s gratitude to the President of the ECOWAS Commission His Excellency Dr. Omar A. Touray and Ambassador Miatta Lily French (Outgone ECOWAS Representative) for their invaluable contributions to the development, peace and stability of The Gambia. In his remarks, Dr. Koffi extended appreciation to the Government of The Gambia for the support provided to the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority and the ECOWAS Commission.. He assured the Minister that ECOWAS will remain a steadfast partner, particularly during upcoming electoral period to help preserve the peace and democratic order for which The Gambia is widely recognized. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad conveys best wishes to Dr. Koffi in his future endeavors and assures its commitment to strengthening collaboration with ECOWAS in advancing regional peace, security, and integration.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 Read More »

𝐇.𝐄. 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐯, 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐣𝐢𝐞

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𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: On August 21st, 2026, His Excellency Mr. Mikhail Korneev, Ambassador of the Russian Federation, presented copies of his Letters of Credence to the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Hon. Sering Modou Njie. Minister Njie warmly welcomed Ambassador Korneev and congratulated him on his new appointment. He conveyed The Gambia’s appreciation for the longstanding relations with the Russian Federation and expressed gratitude for the establishment of a resident Embassy in Banjul, which marks a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation. Discussions during the meeting focused on possible areas of collaboration, including education, agriculture, Peace and Security. The Minister assured Ambassador Korneev of the Ministry’s full support in the discharge of his duties and conveyed the greetings of His Excellency President Adama Barrow to the Russian Embassy and to the President of the Russian Federation, His Excellency Vladimir Putin. The engagement underscored the shared commitment of The Gambia and the Russian Federation to deepen cooperation across key sectors and to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two nations.

𝐇.𝐄. 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐯, 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐣𝐢𝐞 Read More »

𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

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𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, H.E Sering Modou Njie, on August 21st 2026 received His Excellency Mr. Oba Fahrir Turker, the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to The Gambia, who paid a farewell visit at the Ministry’s headquarters in Banjul. Hon. Minister Njie warmly welcomed Ambassador Turker and conveyed the Government’s profound gratitude to the Republic of Türkiye for its steadfast support to The Gambia. He noted that Türkiye has been a genuine and reliable partner, contributing significantly to the strengthening of bilateral relations. The Minister commended Ambassador Turker for his dedication and commitment throughout his tenure, and expressed appreciation for his role in advancing cooperation between the two nations. Minister Njie further extended fraternal greetings to the President of the Republic of Türkiye on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, and the Government and people of The Gambia. The Hon. Minister highlighted the great contributions Türkiye made to The Gambia’s development over the years in key areas of collaboration such as trade, defence and security, education , health sector, and other areas of mutual interest. He assured that the partnership between the two countries will continue to flourish, and further wished Ambassador Turker success in his future endeavors. Hon. Minister Njie concluded by paying special gratitude to Ambassador Turker for the great contribution he made to strengthen and deepen the Gambia-Türkiye relations during his tour of duty in the Gambia. Ambassador Turker, in response, expressed sincere gratitude to the Minister, the Ministry, and the Government of The Gambia for the support extended to him during his tenure. He described The Gambia as a peaceful country and commended the Ministry for its cooperation. Ambassador Turker assured that the Republic of Türkiye remains committed to deepening and expanding the longstanding friendship and cooperation with The Gambia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad wishes Ambassador Turker all the best in his future endeavors and remains committed to continuing the strong bilateral relations between The Gambia and the Republic of Türkiye.

𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Read More »

𝐌𝐨𝐅𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐃-𝐖𝐀 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

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𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟐4th, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad and the Pan-African Institute for Development, West Africa (PAID-WA) on August 20th 2026 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation in education, capacity building, professional training, research, and development-oriented initiatives in The Gambia. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Ministry by Ambassador Lang Yabou, Permanent Secretary, and on behalf of PAID-WA by Dr. Gladys Njoukiang Asaah, Regional Director. PAID-WA is a Pan-African training and research institution specializing in human capacity development, professional skills training, applied research, and development-oriented education aimed at promoting sustainable development, good governance, and socio-economic transformation in Africa. The MoU outlines collaboration in human capacity development, training and skills development, research and policy support, student and staff exchange, publicity and outreach, and the organization of conferences and workshops. In his remarks, Ambassador Yabou thanked Dr. Asaah on behalf of the Ministry and welcomed the initiative, stressing that “Africa is for Africans to develop.” He emphasized that the agreement reflects a shared vision of partnership, where institutions work hand in hand to strengthen education, expand professional opportunities, and advance socio-economic transformation. He assured PAID-WA of the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring the collaboration becomes a practical platform for innovation and sustainable development. Dr. Asaah expressed her gratitude and noted that she hopes the collaboration will serve as a springboard to deepen institutional ties, expand opportunities for training and research, and contribute meaningfully to the transformation agenda in The Gambia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad anticipates the fruitful outcomes that this partnership will achieve for both Gambians and the Pan African Institute for Development, West Africa.

𝐌𝐨𝐅𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐃-𝐖𝐀 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Read More »

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

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𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, H.E Mr. Sering Modou Njie, on Friday, 7 August 2026, received Ms. Maria Dolores Artola Casariego, the newly appointed Chargé d’Affaires of the Diplomatic Antenna of the Kingdom of Spain in The Gambia. The discussions focused on a range of issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in the areas of security, energy, agriculture, health, education, and migration, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepening collaboration in these sectors. Hon. Minister Njie warmly welcomed Ms. Artola Casariego to The Gambia and conveyed his congratulations on her appointment. He underscored the longstanding and cordial relations between The Gambia and Spain, noting Spain’s important contribution to The Gambia’s socio-economic development and its continued support for the country’s development priorities. Hon. Minister further expressed appreciation to the Government of Spain for its continued support to The Gambia, particularly in relation to the recognition and documentation of Gambian nationals residing in Spain and welcomed Spain’s cooperation in addressing matters affecting the Gambian community. For her part, Ms. Artola Casariego conveyed the warm greetings of the Ambassador of Spain to The Gambia and expressed her readiness to engage closely with the Government of The Gambia during her tenure. She reaffirmed Spain’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and advancing ongoing programmes and exploring new areas of cooperation between the two countries. Ms. Artola Casariego assured her willingness to work closely with the Government of The Gambia and relevant institutions to further consolidate the great achievements registered in the bilateral relations between the two countries. In conclusion, H.E Sering Modou Njie reassured Ms. Maria Dolores Artola Casariego of the full support of the Government of The Gambia, particularly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and further reaffirmed the commitment of The Gambia to continue growing its relationships with the Kingdom of Spain.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Read More »

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐔 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Europe Affairs Directorate, Latest News, National News, Press Release / Ya Awa Touray

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, H.E Sering Modou Njie, held discussions with the Ambassador of the European Union to The Gambia, Her Excellency Immaculada Roca i Cortés, during a meeting at the Ministry on 7 August 2026. The meeting served as an opportunity for the two sides to reaffirm the longstanding partnership between The Gambia and the European Union and to explore ways of further expanding cooperation in areas of shared interest. Among the issues discussed were economic development, trade and investment, agriculture, education, tourism, migration, governance, youth empowerment and the strengthening of democratic and electoral institutions. Emphasis was placed on creating greater opportunities for private-sector investment and ensuring that economic cooperation translates into meaningful opportunities for young Gambians. Hon. Minister Njie welcomed the EU’s continued partnership with The Gambia and acknowledged its longstanding contribution to the country’s development priorities. He stressed the importance of maintaining a strong and forward-looking relationship with the EU, particularly at a time when The Gambia is seeking to accelerate economic transformation and broaden opportunities for its population. Ambassador Roca i Cortés highlighted areas ofenhanced European engagement and investment in The Gambia. She noted the encouraging developments in the country’s macroeconomic outlook and the importance of continued cooperation. The Ambassador further congratulated The Gambia on becoming the first country to ratify the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. She cited the development as a significant step in strengthening the protection of the rights and welfare of women and girls. The EU Envoy also reiterated EU’s readiness to continue supporting The Gambia’s priorities in areas including food security, youth development, migration management and democratic governance. Discussions also touched on preparations for a potential EU Election Observation Mission in the context of the forthcoming Presidential Election in December 2026. The engagement reaffirmed the shared commitment of The Gambia and the European Union to sustaining a mutually beneficial partnership, with greater emphasis on economic opportunity, democratic governance and sustainable development.

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐔 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Read More »

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𝐖𝐅𝐏 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫

𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

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