Child Fund The Gambia committed 89 million dalasis to support education programs for children across the country. The organization signed agreements with three local partners during a Friday ceremony at Ocean Bay Hotel in Bakau. The partners are Dinding Yiriwa Federation, Saama Kaira Federation, and Foñi Dinding Federation. These renewed agreements will help deliver services to children and families more effectively. The funds will be distributed monthly to ensure proper support reaches those who need it most.
Country Director Musu Kuta Comma stressed the importance of transparency when handling money donated for children. She said extensive discussions with partners are necessary to make sure services reach the intended families. The...
The National Assembly Deputy Speaker spoke to graduates at Bansang Upper and Senior Secondary School on Saturday. Hon. Seedy S.K. Njie told students that technical and vocational training matters more than university degrees for Gambia's growth. He praised the graduates for their dedication during the ceremony themed around education's role in national development. The speaker credited student commitment and family support for their academic achievements. Teachers and community members also helped these young people succeed.
Gambia has made major progress expanding educational opportunities for all children during recent decades. The government continues building Technical and Vocational Education and Training centers across the...
The United Nations Development Programme partnered with Gambia's education ministry to present a major report on Friday. The 2025 Global Human Development Report focuses on artificial intelligence and how people can benefit from new technology. Government officials, students, and community leaders attended the event to discuss the findings.
Gambia scored 0.524 on the Human Development Index and ranks 170th among 193 nations worldwide. The country falls into the medium development category based on health, education, and income measures. When researchers account for inequality, the score drops to 0.329 because gaps between rich and poor citizens remain large.
Mandisa Mashologu from the United Nations said her organization helps...
African Princess Beach Hotel opened a new conference center on June 25. The facility meets global standards for business meetings and events. Gambia's First Lady attended the ceremony along with banking officials and tourism leaders. Embassy representatives and airline executives also joined the celebration.
Hotel CEO Charbel Hobeika called the opening a major achievement for his company. The hotel started operations six years earlier with goals to improve hospitality services. Hobeika said the business has earned strong reviews and built a loyal customer base. The property ranks among the region's top hotels.
Malaysian architects helped design the new conference hall. The international team worked with local staff to create an...
A charity from the United Kingdom brought clean water access to residents of Daru Foday Ba village. KHALSA AID International UK installed a new borehole system to solve drinking water problems. Africa Corps Volunteer networking helped make the project happen. The organization delivered a solar-powered water tank that holds 500 liters. Sixteen taps connect the system to houses and streets throughout the village.
Marcus Lapsa leads volunteers for KHALSA AID International and worked with Jevan Chaggar on the project. Both volunteers called their partnership with Africa Corps Gambia Chapter important for community support. The water system donation supports Water 4 Africa efforts. The new equipment will improve how residents live each day...
MSI posted its GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card on Amazon before the official release date. The computer parts maker listed the Gaming RTX 5050 8G Shadow 2X OC model for July 1 delivery. NVIDIA had told customers the graphics card would arrive during late July. The Amazon page shows a price of $279 for the enhanced version. This creates confusion about when people can actually buy the new graphics card.
NVIDIA revealed the RTX 5050 on June 24 and promised a retail launch several weeks later. Reports suggest the company ordered its manufacturing partners to release desktop versions on July 1 for Chinese markets. The MSI listing suggests other regions might also receive early access to the graphics card. Major companies like GIGABYTE, ASUS...
Laura Fryer worked on Microsoft's first Xbox console and helped make the early Gears of War games. The former executive released a video that attacks Microsoft's current gaming plans. She believes Xbox hardware will die after the company announced a partnership with ASUS for a new handheld device. Fryer sees no benefit to buying the ROG Ally because Microsoft puts all games on multiple platforms. The company has moved away from exclusive titles that once made Xbox special.
Microsoft's Xbox Anywhere program allows players to access games on computers and rival consoles. Fryer noted that major Xbox games like State of Decay 3 and Perfect Dark remain unfinished after five years of work. She claims Microsoft lost its ability to complete...
A player created a new modification for the video game Clair Obscur Expedition 33 that adds a minimap feature. The creator paboyafx released the mod through Nexus Mods for players who want better navigation tools. The minimap works with different zoom levels from 0.35 times normal size up to three times larger. Players can use this tool to explore game areas without getting lost. The modification helps people who find the game world layout confusing.
Sandfall Interactive designed the original game without a minimap system. Some players prefer exploring locations without digital maps and enjoy the challenge. The game world encourages players to use environmental clues for navigation. Many gamers have praised this approach as more...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company speeds up advanced chip production plans at its Arizona factory. The company will start making 3-nanometer processors there during 2027. Equipment for the new production lines arrives at the facility this September. TSMC invested $165 billion across multiple American locations under the current administration's domestic manufacturing push. The Arizona plant represents a major step toward reducing dependence on overseas chip supplies.
American production will trail Taiwan facilities for advanced semiconductors. The two-year gap marks significant progress from earlier projections that showed much longer delays. TSMC previously had no timeline for cutting-edge chip manufacturing on American soil...
