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IMF Raises Gambia’s Funding Allocation to $165 Million
By Makutu Manneh
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased its financial support ceiling for The Gambia to more than $165 million, citing the country’s sustained macroeconomic reforms and development progress.
According…
Central Bank Holds Monetary Policy Rate at 17% After MPC Meeting
Buah Saidy, Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of The Gambia has decided to maintain the monetary policy rate (MPR) at 17 percent following its 95th…
Information Minister Defends Gambia’s Economy After World Bank’s Debt Concerns
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Information Minister
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has defended the government’s economic management following concerns raised in a recent…
Auditing, Accounting, and Corporate Governance Committee Briefs President Barrow in Courtesy Visit
President Barrow With GAACGSC
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Auditing, Accounting, and Corporate Governance Standards Committee (GAACGSC) recently paid a courtesy visit to President Adama Barrow at the State House in Banjul. The…
Gambia to Host IMF and World Bank African Caucus in 2026
Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia has been selected to host the 2026 African Caucus of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, following the appointment of the country’s…
The Gambia to Begin Exporting Groundnuts and Cashews to China
Babucarr O. Joof, Minister of Trade, Regional Integration, and Employment
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment (MOTIE) has officially announced that The Gambia will commence the…
Finance Minister: All Proceeds from Africa50 Asset Recycling Deal to Fund Infrastructure Projects
Honorable Seedy Keita, Minister Of Finance And Economics Affairs
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, has assured lawmakers that all proceeds from…
Gambia Secures $63.5 Million IMF Support to Strengthen Economic Stability and Climate Resilience
Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia has secured an 18-month funding arrangement under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Resilience and…
Gambian Finance Minister Stresses Energy Access as Key to Economic Growth
Minister Seedy Keita and other participants at the Chief Economists of Government Forum in Banjul
By Buba Gagigo
Gambian Finance Minister Seedy K.M. Keita on Wednesday called for stronger…
Finance Minister Reports to Parliament on 2025 Budget Implementation and Monitoring
Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita
By Fatou Sillah
Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita on Monday presented an update to the National Assembly on…