SAFRA Bureau-The Gambia

30/12/2025

A historical event called SAFRA-AO which brings six countries annually to share and interact through sports, cultural displays, trade fairs, conferences and also Governors and Mayors forums in shaping well informed children, women and youth, toward their socio-cultural development.

Most of the African countries are very small, not only in population, but also in terms of economic output, development requires the organization of social and economic activity on a much larger scale than this. Increased its economic activity, brings opportunities to the wide range of associated with lower unit cost amongst the population, increased specialization and competition, access to a wider range of technology, and greater sharing of ideas and experience in all areas affecting, us as Africans
however a large country that is weakly integrated internally due to poor infrastructure, ethnic rivalries, or sociopolitical factors may provide fewer opportunities for development than a smaller country that is well integrated. Size may be a secondary consideration for countries able to maintain close links to other countries at the regional and or at international level.

09/11/2025

SAFRA 32ND EDITION 41 DAYS TO GO, IT GOING TO A SPECTACULAR MOMENT WHERE WE WILL BE A DISPLAY OF DIFFERENT CULTURES FROM THE SUB REGION, SPORTS, CONFERENCE AND TRADE FAIR, ALL HAPPENING FROM 20TH RO THE 28TH OF DECEMBER 2025 IN BASSE UPPER RIVER REGION

27/09/2025

27/09/2025

27/09/2025

Pictures of the Launching of the 2025 SAFRA TO BE HELD IN BASSE FROM THE 20TH TO THE 28TH DECEMBER

27/09/2025

LAUNCHING OF THE 2025 SAFRA IN BASSE UPPER RIVER REGION FEOM THE 20TH TO THE 28TH OF DECEMBER 2025

08/08/2025

SAFRA COORDINATION BUREAU BASSE, on a preparative meeting for the 32nd edition of SAFRA 2025, meeting in progress

29/07/2025

THE SAFRA BUREAU LED BY THE PRESIDENT ABUBACARR KRUBALLY ORESENTED THE SAFRA CONCEPT DOCUNEMT TO THE GENERAL COUNCIL MEMBERS OF BASSE AREA COUNCIL UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE CHAIRMAN MUHAMMED CEESAY. THE GENERAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ALSO AFTER A LONG PRESENTATION WHICH FOLLOW BY QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION, THE GENERAL ACCEPTED THE DRAFT WITH RECOMMENDATION.
THE BUREAU MEMBERS ARE APPRICIATIVE FOR FCAT THAT, THE GENERAL COUNCIL THROUGH THE CHAIRMAN, ACCEPTING THE BUREAU TO ATTEND THE COUNCIL SITTING AND PRESENT THE SAFRA 2025 DRAFT DOCUMENT

25/06/2025

Happening now in Tamba K***a at the Municipal council Hall, the SAFRA coordination Bureau members from the Gambia and Senegal.
The meeting gears towards the upcoming SAFRA in December 2025 to be hosted by Basse, the Gambia and Tamba K***a, Republic of Senegal.
This is the highest level of the coordination body to confirm the hosting of SAFRA in a particular country.
The meeting agreed on the Basse hosting and the schedule date is 20th to the 28th December 2025 and all other important issues discuss
On the theme THEME
(PEACE, SECURITY, SOCIAL INCLUSION, AND SUSTAINABLE CROSS-BORDER DEVELOPMENT)

"WHAT IS SAFRA'S CONTRIBUTION TO CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION INITIATED BY PEOPLES AND STATES?"

11/06/2025

Gambia to Host SAFRA 2025: Upper River Region Delegation Meets Youth and Sports Minister

As The Gambia prepares to host the 32nd edition of the Week of Friendship and Fraternity in West Africa—widely known as SAFRA, the SAFRA bureau delegation from the Upper River Region (URR) paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, on Wednesday.
The delegation, led by URR Governor Samba S. Bah, met with the Minister to formally brief him and his team on the country’s preparations to host the sub-regional event in 2025. SAFRA, a rotational convergence among six neighboring West African nations, promotes peace and integration through sports, cultural displays, trade exhibitions, and youth engagement programs.

“Our visit today signals URR’s full readiness to welcome West Africa to Basse,” said Governor Bah. “We are proud to lead this national effort and believe SAFRA 2025 will be a celebration of unity, culture, and cooperation across borders.”
In his welcoming remarks, Minister Badjie reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing youth development, regional collaboration, and initiatives that foster peace and inclusion.
“SAFRA goes beyond being just a gathering. It represents a spirit of unity, cooperation, and mutual understanding among neighboring countries,” said Minister Badjie. “The Ministry is committed to providing both technical and institutional support to ensure this edition is a resounding success.”
Also speaking at the meeting, Mr. Abubacarr Krubally, President of the SAFRA Bureau Gambia, emphasized the importance of strong leadership and institutional backing from the Ministry, urging it to fully take ownership of the event.
“SAFRA is a symbol of unity across our borders. We need the Ministry to take the lead and make sure The Gambia’s hosting leaves a lasting impression,” Mr. Krubally noted.
These remarks were echoed by Regional Youth and Sports Coordinator Musa Jarra, who called for national mobilization to ensure the success of the 2025 convergence.
During the visit, the delegation unveiled the central theme for this year’s event:
“Peace, Security, Social Inclusion, and Sustainable Cross-Border Development: What is SAFRA’s Contribution?”
The theme will drive discussions, cultural exhibitions, and sporting events among participants from Senegal (Tambacounda), Guinea Bissau (Gabu), Guinea Conakry (Boké), Mali (Kayes), Mauritania (Selibaby), and The Gambia (Basse).
Speaking on behalf of the Ministry, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Technical, Musa Mbye, assured the delegation of full cooperation and support, including guidance and logistical facilitation.
For more than four decades, SAFRA has served as a vital platform for deepening regional friendship, promoting cultural identity, and empowering youth through meaningful exchanges. From school visits and sports competitions to trade fairs and policy dialogue, SAFRA continues to bring West African communities closer together.
As The Gambia gears up for this significant event, the visit by the URR delegation marks an important step toward ensuring successful national coordination and a memorable SAFRA 2025 in Basse

11/06/2025

the SAFRA Bureau members meet with the regional Governor to update him on the progress of the forthcoming SAFRA to be hosted by URR, at the meeting the Bureau president highlighted on key issues that are of relevant to the preparation of SAFRA 2025. the Hon. governor earlier on informed the Bureau member of his commitment towards the success of the event. He is ever ready to led the crusade to the end the meeting ended with recommendations and way forwards whiles planning is on the way to lunch the ROC 2025 SAFRA