Economic expert Dr. Foday Joof blames Gambia's shaky dalasi on massive trade gaps and weak public trust. The country buys over nine-tenths of everything from abroad. People and companies scramble for dollars, euros, and CFA francs to pay foreign sellers. Import bills keep climbing higher each month. The dalasi cannot buy goods from other nations.
The CFA franc beats the dalasi because Gambia trades heavily with Senegal next door. Businesses need more CFA francs for cross-border deals. This demand crushes the dalasi further down. Even Tanji beach market traders dump dalasi for CFA francs. Local money loses respect at home.
Joof says currency value depends on what people believe about it. Citizens lose faith and grab foreign cash...
TMT FC struck three major deals with foreign partners at Tamala Beach Hotel. The local football club teamed up with companies from Latvia and America to help young African players. JDFS Alberts brings top youth training methods from Europe. Baltic Sports Agency offers scouting services across different countries. Adoura Sports Consulting connects African talent with global opportunities.
Omar Saidykhan runs TMT FC and believes Gambian players have amazing skills. He wants to give local footballers chances to join professional teams around the world. The partnerships will create training programs that match international standards. Young players can learn from coaches who work with elite European clubs. These connections open doors that...
Students at Nusrat Senior Secondary School celebrated their biggest graduation day ever last week. The Bundung school marked fifty-four years of education as five hundred fifty young people walked across the stage. Acting Principal Paul Graham Addae watched proudly as three years of hard work paid off for the graduating class. He told students the world keeps changing and they must be ready to take their place. The ceremony felt emotional for everyone who watched these teenagers become adults.
Education Minister Dr. Habibatou Drammeh came back to her old school to speak at the special event. She reminded graduates that their theme meant something important about taking charge of tomorrow. The minister urged students to make smart...
Gambia transport officials gathered at a major conference center this week to discuss new road laws. The country wants to replace rules that date back to 1948 when British colonial powers ran things. These ancient laws cannot handle modern cars, trucks, and buses that crowd the roads today. Government workers say the old system creates dangerous situations for drivers and passengers. The new bill promises better safety measures and stronger rules for everyone who uses the roads.
AlhajiMatarrCeesay from the transport ministry spoke at the meeting about the urgent need for change. He told attendees that current laws fail to address problems like reckless driving and poor vehicle maintenance. The World Bank helps fund this massive...
Barcelona lost their chance to sign Nico Williams after months of chasing the talented winger. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal died when the Spanish giants could not promise Williams a spot on their official squad list. The Catalan club agreed on personal terms with the player but registration problems killed their summer plans. Williams decided against moving to Barcelona because he needed guarantees about playing time that never came. Athletic Bilbao swooped back into action and convinced their star to stay home.
The Basque club offered Williams a massive new contract that runs until June 2035 with much better pay. His previous deal had a release clause worth 58 million euros but the fresh agreement bumps that...
German reporter Christian Falk spilled the beans about Nick Woltmeier moving from Stuttgart to Bayern Munich. Both teams decided to hit pause on their transfer talks after chatting back and forth. They agreed no paperwork would change hands during Bayern's trip to America for the Club World Cup. The clubs want to keep things calm until the tournament ends. This whole situation shows how transfer deals can get complicated when teams have other priorities.
Things between the two clubs got much better after some important phone calls happened. Max Eberl from Bayern rang up his Stuttgart counterpart Fabian Wohlgemuth to smooth over any problems. The conversation helped both sides understand each other better. These talks proved that...
Real Madrid gives young striker Gonzalo Garcia his big break next season. The 21-year-old forward earned his spot after amazing displays during the Club World Cup. Garcia found the net three times across four matches and proved he belongs with the top players. His performances caught everyone's attention as he delivered when the team needed him most. The Spanish youngster showed he can handle pressure situations.
Garcia scored the comeback goal against Al Hilal that saved Real Madrid from embarrassment. He helped beat Pachuca with another crucial strike that kept their tournament hopes alive. The forward also netted against Salzburg before delivering the knockout punch against Juventus. His four goals during the competition made him a...
Napoli wants Spanish defender Juanlo Sanchez to join their team. The Italian champions have been chasing the Sevilla right-back for several weeks. Journalist Alfredo Pedulla broke the news about their interest. The Spanish player really wants to move to Naples. Napoli feels confident they can complete this transfer soon.
Sevilla will receive 15 million euros for their defender. The Spanish club tried to demand more money but failed. Napoli refused to pay extra cash for the 22-year-old player. The deal comes with performance bonuses on top of the base fee. Both clubs appear ready to finish the paperwork.
The Italian side could wrap up negotiations any day. They have done most of the hard work already. Sanchez has told friends he wants...
Al-Hilal defender Hamad Al-Yami says his team feels ready for their big showdown with Brazilian side Fluminense. The Saudi star told reporters that his squad has worked hard to prepare for the Club World Cup quarter-final clash happening Friday night. Al-Yami revealed that the coaching staff studied every detail about their South American opponents. The defender feels confident about his team's chances of advancing to the next round. He believes all the intense training sessions will pay off when they step onto the pitch.
The 26-year-old defender grabbed headlines after his stellar performance against Manchester City during the previous round. Al-Yami credits his teammates and divine blessing for helping him shine against the English...
