The rising cost of fish in markets across The Gambia is being driven largely by high fuel prices and the country's limited capacity to preserve and process catches, the Minister of Fisheries, Water ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The president of Gambia has declared his country an Islamic republic in order to shake off the country's "colonial legacy ...

Agriculture is an important pillar of The Gambia’s economy, accounting for approximately 20% to GDP, yet the sector remains ...

Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh on Friday declared the formerly secular country an Islamic republic in a move he said was designed to distance the West African state further from its colonial past.

Gambia received a significant increase in remittances from overseas workers last year, rivalling tourism as a source of foreign exchange for the economy, according to the country’s central bank ...

Sustainable Energy Services Company (SESCO), which is jointly owned by Gambia's Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA) and the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MoPE), has launched a tender ...

Little has altered since country’s name changed to reflect its identity, but critics warn of the risks of mixing Islamism with poverty and repression It may be the world’s newest Islamic state, but on ...

The tiny West African nation of Gambia is poised for an unprecedented handover of power. In a surprise election upset, the opposition candidate bested the 22-year ruler, whose government is known for ...

Gambia’s longtime leader, Yahya Jammeh, has left the country after stepping down as president following tense negotiations amid the prospect of West African military intervention. He has arrived in ...