I'm honored to attend the Global Youth Summit in Varadero, Cuba, as a youth envoy for Africa (Gambia). On Day 2, I served as a panelist on the theme, Intergenerational Dialogue: Harnessing ICTs for health, well-being, and a better future.❤️🇬🇲

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On #WorldPopulationDay, VP Mohammed B.S. Jallow launched the 2025 #SWOPReport, urging action to empower youth & uphold reproductive rights. 🇬🇲 With 77% of Gambians under 35, investing in education, health, & gender equality is key to our future! #SWOP2025 #VPJallow #TheGambia

Across my travels, I’ve seen youth harness digital tools and creativity to transform their communities. They are moving — full of ideas, energy, and potential. Let’s make sure they have the enabling environment, AI and digital skills they need to unlock their power to drive the

Gambian 🇬🇲 striker Lamin Sillah has signed for English Premier league side Nottingham Forest on a three-year deal. Sillah finished the 2023/24 season as the top scorer in the GFF league division one with 14 goals.

Progress on the SDGs give me hope. Now is the time to build on what works, drive action, and keep pushing forward. The 2025 High-Level Political Forum must reignite our shared ambition — with lessons, partnerships, and momentum to deliver for people and planet.

Thank you #Canada, for your steadfast support to UN Development & commitment to #multilateralism. Our Deputy Aissata DE had a productive meeting with Drew Smith, DG Global Affairs Canada on aligning Canada’s new Africa Strategy with UNDP’s work on peace, climate, youth & digital transformation.

Earlier this year, I welcomed Tunde Onakoya and young Ferdinand to the UN — two Nigerian chess champions and powerful sources of inspiration. On #WorldChessDay, I reflect on the lesson they taught me: chess can offer hope, opportunity, and a path forward for children across Africa —

Honored to host Ahunna Eziakonwa United Nations ASG & UNDP Africa Director at today’s staff townhall. Inspiring dialogue on people-centered governance & how domestic resource mobilization can unlock financing for development.

Grateful to meet with our dynamic team on the ground. Thank you for the efforts that went into making the #SahelGovernanceForum a success, and also for everything you do to support the people of The Gambia. 🇬🇲 Proud to work alongside you. 🙏🏾

No challenge is too big when we work together. 6️⃣0️⃣years of commitment, turning challenges into opportunities for a more prosperous, just and better future for all. #UNDP60

6️⃣0️⃣! That’s how many years we’ve stood alongside communities, transforming lives and adapting to a changing world. Strong and steady, future-ready. #UNDP60

📢 Launching of The Essau Model Police Station, The Gambia’s first of its kind. Built through a strong partnership w/ the Government of The 🇬🇲, United Nations Peacebuilding & the local community, the station marks a turning point in promoting people-centered policing. #PartnershipForGoals

The UN Resident Coordinator, joined by Regional Director Mr. Yacoub El Hillo, participated in the official launch of UNDP The Gambia's Model Police Station today in Essau. A pioneering initiative supported by United Nations Peacebuilding, in collaboration w/ the government of The🇬🇲.

Today Hon. Minister Abdoulie Sanyang Ministry of Interior, The Gambia & UNDP Africa's Regional Director Ahunna Eziakonwa alongside the Governor & community leaders officially opened 🇬🇲's first-ever Model Police Station, bringing access & community security services closer to the citizenry in Essau.

We were given a challenging task to manage, brand, and provide logistics for the UNDP Sahel Governance Forum, and we delivered beyond expectations. This was an event we poured our hearts into. It demanded long hours, sleepless nights, and total dedication. It’s one I’ll remember

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of performing for @undp 60. It was quite a beautiful event and we are grateful that our soulful sounds did hit with the right frequency . #undp

Over the past few months, I had the profound honor of traveling across the country to document the lives and stories of survivors of the past regime. This project brought me face to face with pain, resilience, and extraordinary courage that need to be seen, heard, and remembered.

Youth are not just the future, they are today’s leaders At #TICAD9, youth voices from 🌍 & 🇯🇵 co-create solutions for peace & dev’t In The 🇬🇲, we’re implementing the Nat’l Action Plan on Youth, Peace & Security, ensuring youth lead in building safer, more inclusive communities

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