Gambia News News Gambia » Trade: Gambia to become regional hub for halal trade & quality assurance
A high-powered delegation from SMIIC, including Secretary General Ihsan Ovut and technical experts in standardization, certification and accreditation, is in The Gambia from June 1 st to 5th June to ...
News Gambia » Trade: Gambia to Combat Serious Trade Limitations
"Indeed we are all aware there are serious limitations in terms of trained and skilled negotiators in the country. This notwithstanding, public and private sector agents are regularly called upon to ...
News Gambia » Trade: Gambia dropped from U.S. trade program
The Obama administration on Tuesday announced Gambia is no longer eligible to take part in a duty-free trade program amid growing concerns over the country’s LGBT crackdown and other human rights ...
News Gambia » Trade: U.S. drops Gambia from trade agreement in response to anti-LGBT crackdown
The decision to drop Gambia from special trade status under the African Growth and Opportunity Act of 2000 came amid news that three Gambian men had been arrested and accused of homosexuality. The ...
News Gambia » Trade: Gambia: Trade Ministry, ITC to Empower585 Entrepreneurs in Gambia's Tourism and Creative Industries
In an effort to boost Gambia's tourism and creative sectors, 585 entrepreneurs have been selected to take part in the 'Andandorr' Programme rolled out by the International Trade Centre(ITC) and the ...
News Gambia » Trade: Analysis: Deepening trade and investment in the Era of AfCFTA
New Delhi – 26 May 2026 OPENING & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Chairperson, Distinguished scholars and colleagues from RIS and JNU, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour and privilege to speak at this ...
News Gambia » Trade: Gambia ratifies African trade zone treaty
The recent ratification by Gambia's legislature of the Continental Free Trade Area agreement, or the CFTA, means the ambitious initiative has entered the implementation phase. The agreement, signed by ...
News Gambia » Trade: Illegal rosewood trade, export thrives in Gambia despite laws
Illegal logging in Africa costs the continent up to $17 billion annually. A high global demand for African hardwood fuels this environmental crime. By value and by volume, rosewood is the most ...