📌 Discover the N°392 of our Weekly Press Review. Main stories and news of African local & regional governments from 17 to 23 March 2025. Available here 👉 : urlz.fr/uk3T Everything you need to know about #LocalAfrica. ▶️ Read and share!

I here share pictures of the ongoing program in Singapore were I, together with the deputy mayor of The Kanifing Municipality Madam Binta Janneh as well as other colleagues from around Africa participate in the Singapore Cooperation Program (SCP). #leadership #REFELA #MAYOR

Tomorrow is Eid Al-Fitr. The Supreme Islamic Council has announced that the moon is sighted at the MIGHTY KINGDOM OF JARRA PAKALI BAA. On behalf of the residents of Banjul and my humble self I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

I was honored to be invited as a Special Guest at the 4th edition of the widely acclaimed AFRICA OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE & AWARDS gala held earlier today at the Sunset Hotel.

I am Honored to be invited by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to witness the Chinese Cultural display by the Percussion Harmony group held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. The cultural performance was fantastic and one of a kind.

I am deeply humbled to receive an award from the Raise the Young Foundation. This award is not just for me but for every woman and girl in Banjul who dares to dream and break barriers. #partnership #REFELA #banjul #SDGs #awardwinning #awards

On the invitation of the Lord Mayor of the City of Leeds (England), I have been again exposed to the magnificence of the people of Nigeria in Kaduna. Yesterday, I was privileged to visit the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development at her Residence.

As Christians around the world celebrate Easter, we receive news of the passing of the Roman Pontiff and Head of the Global Catholic Church, Pope Francis. The Pontiff was a modern Pope who championed Climate Action and stood up for all marginalized communities.

As Mayor of the City of Banjul, I am proud to join 100 cities around the world on this special Earth Day to announce that following a rigorous process, and after receipt of 43 Amazing Applications from the youth of our dear city, we have identified 19 micro-grant recipients

Waaye Yen! Seht len lii waaye! If i say women are the bread basket of Africa, this is exactly what i mean! Trust me, it all starts with the land. Who said we cannot farm? Even in our urban centres! REFELA mung fay toch fanyii! And we are still just getting started!

A morning well spent with our friends and partners from the People’s Republic of China. REFELA in partnership with our partners will soon launch a special Women in Urban Farming Empowerment Programme to develop capacity and improve output. #REFELA

REFELA🇬🇲is excited to announce the opening of a borehole at Wellingara, CRR, in loving memory of Mrs Anwar Bibi Dar, a woman who advocated for the empowerment of women and girs in socity. (MPBUH)mother of Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan.

It was a profound honor together with the REFELA logistic team to attend the Quran recitation of the young people of Demfai village at CRR Region . This is one of REFELA’s strategic to achieve the goal of one of its Thematic Areas- advocating for children off the streets.

✨“Espero que con la Conferencia #OIDPCórdoba2025 se establezcan fundamentos aún más fuertes para conectar, integrar y humanizar las decisiones en todos los niveles de gobierno, especialmente el local y regional” Palabras de apertura de Emilia Saiz, secretaria general United Cities

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I was invited as a special guest by the CDS, Gambia Armed Forces, to grace the passing out parade of the recruit intake 39 which comprised of 351 soldiers, galant women and men who have showcased a strong willingness to pass out &answer the call of duty ready to sacrifice for 🇬🇲

Refela is working the talk ! Yesterday was the celebration of the Inauguration of the Jarra Tonyatabaa Borehole. It was celebrated in grand style with the community and residents from nearby villages.

Super Proud of them. Thanks so to Bloomberg Philanthropies

It has been an exhausting and rewarding day inaugurating another borehole in Janack, Foni, West Coast Region. I applaud the REFELA team for their patience, diligence and commitment throughout the day.

On behalf of the entire Refela Team and my humble self I extend our most heartfelt thanks and deepest appreciation to the founder, staff and students of the Smart Step Academy for inviting us for a courtesy visit.