As part of the activities marking the visit of H.E. Senator Douye Diri, Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Federal Republic of Nigeria, a welcome banquet was held by my friend and brother Mr. Muhammad Jah CEO of Qgroup in his honour following his arrival in The Gambia.
Today, Deputy Clerk, Director of Comms & I met Mr. Symerre Grey-Johnson, Director Human Capital & Social Development @NEPAD_Agency, during his official visit to 🇬🇲
I am honored to be given the opportunity to serve as a keynote speaker, representing local and regional governments at the World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments.
This once again puts Banjul in the limelight at the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
My dear brother and friend, H.E. Ambassador Liu Jin of the People’s Republic of China, officially handed over 3 new waste collection trucks and over 200 solar street lights to Banjul City Council.
These were generously donated by our Sister City, Nanning.
Meet Africa’s He4She Ambassador:
The “Miracle Governor” Who is Transforming Bayelsa for Women & Girls!
There is nothing more inspiring than having a He4She champion. It is amazing how H.E. Governor Douye Diri known as the “Glory of All Lands” is empowering women and girls.
Your Excellency, Governor Douye Diri,
Executive Governor of Bayelsa State,
My sincere appreciation for the hospitality you accorded me at the Government House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Your visionary leadership in empowering the women of Bayelsa State speaks volumes.
🗞️ Newsletter N°111 : L'actu de @UCLGAfrica est là ! 🌍
🗳️ L’AMS à la présidence
🤝 F. Menguelé nommé Secrétaire Général
🇰🇪 Forum de Nairobi
👥 Focus Caucus Régionaux & YELO
Lisez l'intégralité ici : 👉 https://t.co/NVwNGBiN8P
#UCLGMeets
🟠 A Local Social Covenant for Humanity: New Frontier of the Municipal and Territorial Movement
As our 2026 Executive Bureau in Mexico City is about to start, our members highlight what they are most excited about:
🤝 Cooperation
🌐 Networking
📍 #LRGs
It was an honour to welcome to The 🇬🇲 H.E. Mr. Yalchin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of 🇦🇿 , along with his delegation - H.E. Dr. Nazim, Amb. of the Republic of 🇦🇿 to The 🇬🇲 and Mr. Mehdiyev, Head of the 🌏 & 🌍 Directorate at the MOFA of 🇦🇿
🌍À l’Assemblée générale de @UCLGAfrica, accueillie par @NkttRegion, notre SG @UCLG_Saiz et @ABDELMALICKf, Présidente de CGLU Afrique & de la Région de Nouakchott, se sont réunis pour échanger sur les priorités de notre Organisation Mondiale et ses bureaux régionaux.
#UCLGMeets
L’Association des Maires du Sénégal (AMS) a été élue à la présidence de CGLU Afrique ce mardi 24 mars 2026 à Nouakchott (Mauritanie), lors de la deuxième journée de l’Assemblée Générale de l���organisation.
Représentée par son président, M. Oumar Ba, l’AMS entame un mandat de 3 ans
Ouverture des des travaux de l'Assemblée Générale élective de CGLU Afrique à Nouakchott ( Mauritanie).
Organisée du 23 au 25 mars sous l’égide de la @NkttRegion , qui assure la présidence de l’organisation depuis 2022.
🔴#Listen2Cities
Grand privilège de participer à l’AG de @UCLGAfrica, accueillie cette année par sa présidente, Nouakchott, pour continuer à définir ensemble l’agenda local des mois à venir et au-delà!
➡️Objectif Tanger 2026 #UCLGMeets#WorldCongress
ℹ️https://t.co/erUz1mRfZK
From 22–24 March 2026 in Nouakchott, West Africa secured the presidency of UCLG Africa, with Oumar Ba elected.
Banjul also won seats on the Executive Committee & Pan-African Council—strengthening its continental voice.
A proud moment for The Gambia 🇬🇲 #Banjul#REFELA
Congratulations Sarata for taking the bold step! Women are breaking the glass ceiling, and that's exactly what Sarata is doing.
Go, my lady! You've got our support. Who said you can't do it?
Ignore the attack dogs; they're cowards, doing what their masters dare not do.
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between 🇨🇳 and 🇬🇲, a relationship built on trust and friendship.
The 🇨🇳has significantly contributed to the development of our nation in the areas of education, agriculture, health, and infrastructure.