By Mariatou Ngum and Abdou Mbye The 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance opened in Beijing on Thursday, bringing together more than 200 officials, experts and representatives from different countries, along with delegates from the United Nations and other international and regional organisations. The two-day forum, held to mark the 40th anniversary of […]

By Mariatou Ngum & Abdou Mbye The Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, is in China and things are already off to a powerful start! Today at the Binhai One Hotel in Tianjin, His Excellency received a detailed and high-level briefing from The Gambia’s Ambassador to China, His

By Mariatou Ngum & Abdou Mbye Academics from two of Tianjin’s most prestigious universities have expressed enthusiasm and optimism following the visit of His Excellency Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow to their institutions today, describing the engagements as a meaningful step toward deeper academic and research cooperation between The Gambia and China. At Tianjin University’s

By Mariatou Ngum and Abdou Mbye Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Vice President, Mr. Musa Mbye, has described the recent cultural and development tour of Tianjin as a highly impressive and eye-opening experience, drawing direct lessons from China’s development model that he believes The Gambia can learn and benefit from. Mr. Mbye was

By Mariatou Ngum & Abdou Mbye Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, continued his official tour of Tianjin on Sunday, June 8, 2026, undertaking a series of high-profile visits to some of the city’s most celebrated landmarks in smart city development, community services, international education and advanced technology.