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Hon. Hamat N.K. Bah, Minister of Local Government and Lands of the Republic of The Gambia, on 16–17 February 2026 attended the Africa Business Forum 2026 held in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

The Minister was accompanied by Mr. Ousman Bojang, Governor of the West Coast Region, and Mr. Pa Momodou Taal, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration and Finance). The high-level Forum, held under the theme “Financing the Future of Africa – Jobs and Innovation for Sustainable Transformation,” brought together African leaders, policymakers, investors, and development partners to discuss […]

Hon. Hamat N.K. Bah, Minister of Local Government and Lands of the Republic of The Gambia, on 16–17 February 2026 attended the Africa Business Forum 2026 held in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Read More »

President Barrow Receives Briefs on Affordable Housing for Gambians

His Excellency President Adama Barrow on Wednesday received the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs on Wednesday at the State House in Banjul. The purpose of the visit was to brief the President on the affordable housing initiative. The project, initially focusing on West Coast Region, aims to provide decent and affordable shelter

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The Gambia Boundary Commission Visits Benin to Participate in Border Commission Meetings.

Recently, a delegation from The Gambia Boundary Commission, headed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands and Chair of the Commission, PS Ndey Mare Njie, was in Cotonou, Benin to participate in Border Commission meetings. The mission, facilitated by AU, ECOWAS, GIZ, and the Government of the Republic of Benin, included the 2nd

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Joint Senegalo-Gambian Boundary Commission Concludes Engagements with Border Communities in CRR.

The Joint Senegalo-Gambian Boundary Commission on August 5, 2025, embarked on a crucial sensitization mission to the border villages of Njau (The Gambia) – Daaru Madi Diallo (Senegal) and Jartali (The Gambia) – Kanouma (Senegal) in the Central River Region. This joint mission follows reports of land disputes and rising tensions between these communities. It

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Validation of The Gambia’s NGO Bill.

After several consultations and collaboration, the NGO Affairs Agency under the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs is taking a major step towards finalizing the NGO Bill that supports transparency, accountability, and stronger partnerships between NGOs and government. During the process of revising the bill, key stakeholders including government, NGOs, and international partners

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Department of Community Development, MoLRGRA: Strengthening Capacity Ahead of PEI Implementation

As preparations continue ahead of the implementation of the Productive Economic Inclusion (PEI) programme, a Training of Trainers (ToT) is currently being conducted for Coaches and Supervisors in the Lower River Region. It aims at equipping participants with an understanding of their roles and responsibilities during the PEI implementation phase. The training ensures a smooth

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Lands Ministry Engages GIZ-AUBP in Technical Meeting to Boost Border Management

In a bid to advance border management in The Gambia, the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, through the Gambia Border Management Commission chaired by Permanent Secretary Ndey Marie Njie (MoLRGRA) is currently hosting a technical session with the GIZ-African Union Border Programme (AUBP) Team led by Mr. Mouhamadou Abdoul, Deputy Head of

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Honourable Minister Hamat N.K. Bah currently attending World Bank Land Conference in Washington DC

The Honourable Minister of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs Honourable Hamat N.K. Bah is currently attending the World Bank Land Conference in Washington DC, alongside Deputy Permanent Secretary Technical Mamudou Manjang and the Director of Lands and Surveys Dawda Fatty. Honourable Bah was received by the World Bank Senior Land Administration specialist, Camile Bourguignon

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