Press Releases

Africa: On the U.S. Indictment of Two Individuals for Their Role in the Attempted Coup in The Gambia

The Department of Justice today announced a criminal complaint charging Cherno Njie and Papa Faal for their involvement in the attempted coup in The Gambia on December 30. U.S. law enforcement action in this matter highlights the importance we...

The Gambia: IMF Executive Board Approves US$10.8 Million Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility

Press Release No. 15/155 April 2, 2015 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved emergency financial assistance under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) 1 in the amount equivalent to SDR7.775 million (about US$10.8...

Russia plans on opening embassy in African state

(MENAFN) The Union of the Comoros has agreed to host a Russian embassy in its capital, Moroni, marking a new phase in the strengthening of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The Comorian Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision, viewing...

Africa: United States Denounces Reported Coup Attempt in The Gambia

The United States is aware of reports of a coup attempt on December 30 in The Gambia. We strongly condemn any attempt to seize power through extra-constitutional means. We regret the loss of life and call on all parties to refrain from further...

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Human Rights in The Gambia

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 04, 2014 The United States is deeply concerned by continued reports of human rights abuses in The Gambia. Since October, the Government of The Gambia has denied access to...

Award-Winning Director Jeffrey Page Embarks on West African Cultural Tour to Produce Feature-Length Documentary

From October 2024 to January 2025, Page will visit Guinea, Senegal, Mali, The Gambia, Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau to document their cultural traditions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-Winning...

Africa: The Gambia National Day

The Gambia: IMF Staff Concludes Mission

Press Release No. 14/428 September 17, 2014 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do...

The Gambia: Statement at the End of an IMF Staff Visit

Press Release No. 14/156 April 4, 2014 A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Bhaswar Mukhopadhyay, visited Banjul during March 25 – April 4, 2014. The mission assessed the authorities’ progress in implementing policies...

Africa: Anti-LBGT Rhetoric in The Gambia

The United States is deeply troubled by the hateful rhetoric used by President Jammeh in his National Day speech on February 18. All people are created equal and should be able to live free from discrimination, and that includes discrimination...

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Anti-LBGT Rhetoric in The Gambia

The United States is deeply troubled by the hateful rhetoric used by President Jammeh in his National Day speech on February 18. All people are created equal and should be able to live free from discrimination, and that includes discrimination...

The Gambia: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation

Press Release No. 13/343 September 13, 2013 On September 11, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with The Gambia.1 The Gambian economy has generally performed well over the past...

The Gambia: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission

Press Release No. 13/219 June 18, 2013 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by David Dunn visited The Gambia during June 4-17, 2013 to conduct discussions for the 2013 Article IV consultations. The members of the mission met with the...

The Gambia: Statement by an IMF Mission for Concluding Discussions of the First Review of the ECF Arrangement

Press Release No. 13/118 April 12, 2013 An IMF mission led by Mr. David Dunn visited The Gambia during April 4-10, 2013, to conclude discussions on the first review of the authorities’ macroeconomic and financial program that is supported by the...

Africa: On the Occasion of the Republic of The Gambia's National Day

On behalf of the American people, I send best wishes to the people of The Gambia as they celebrate 48 years of independence on February 18. On this joyous occasion, know that the United States looks forward to working with you to advance...

The Gambia: Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation

The Gambia: First Review Under the Extended Credit Facility, Request for Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, and Request for Rephasing of Reviews—Staff Report

How six women are helping their communities adapt to climate change

In southwestern Uganda, banana farmer Ahumwire Justine lost 300 trees and two cows during a devastating hailstorm a few years ago. With no insurance, she faced food shortages, unpaid school fees and an uncertain future. Now, a new digital crop...

The Gambia: IMF Executive Board Approves Three-Year, US$28.3 Million Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and US$14.2 Million Disbursement

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a new arrangement for The Gambia under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) in an amount equivalent to SDR 18.66 million (about US$28.3 million). The Board’s decision will...

The Gambia: Statement by an IMF Mission for Negotiations of a New ECF Arrangement

An IMF mission led by Mr. David Dunn visited The Gambia during February 22-March 6, 2012, to negotiate a macroeconomic and financial program that could be supported by the IMF under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The mission met with...