Buah Saidy
Buah Saidy is the Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG). He has recently been in the news for discussing the projected decrease in global commodity prices and the implications for inflation and economic growth in The Gambia and beyond. During a statement at the CBG headquarters in Banjul, Saidy highlighted the impact of improved supply conditions for energy and food commodities despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, while also emphasizing the volatility of prices and the challenges faced by emerging markets.
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Mr Buah Saidy, the governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, attempted to dispel public doubts regarding the sale of Megabank.
L’intervention de secours du gouvernement au profit de Megabank à hauteur de 650 millions de dalasis ne doit pas être vue comme une perte, déclare le gouverneur de la Banque Centrale de la Gambie aux députés
Gambia· 2026-02-13
Governor Buah Saidy of the Central Bank of The Gambia underscored the importance of resilient domestic banks in supporting local economic recovery.
Gambia hosts GHIB trade forum, spotlights Africa trade financeGambia· 2026-02-10
Speaking on behalf of the Honorable Governor, Central Bank of The Gambia, Mr. Buah Saidy, Dr. Paul Mendy, Second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia said 'Interoperability and real time settlement are essential for a modern and resilient payments system'.
Gambia launches BANTABA 2.0, first real-time interoperable payment systemGambia· 2025-12-15
Mr Buah Saidy, the governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, revealed the significant flow of foreign currency into the country during a press conference.
Les transferts de fonds atteignent 638 millions de dollars; les Gambiens de la diaspora stimulent l’économie nationaleGambia· 2025-12-09Mr Buah Saidy, the governor of the Central Bank of Gambia, informed parliamentarians about the functioning of two mysterious bank accounts belonging to the government.
Le gouverneur de la Banque Centrale de la Gambie explique l’existence de 2 mystérieux comptes bancaires appartenant au gouvernementGambia· 2025-11-20
Governor Buah Saidy presented the Bank’s quarterly Monetary Policy Committee report highlighting the Gambian economy's growth.
Gambia: Economy progresses but food inflation risesGambia· 2025-09-03Governor Buah Saidy of the Central Bank of The Gambia focused on the role of commodities in fostering macroeconomic stability.
Transforming Africa’s trade landscape: GHIB 2025 convergence sets ambitious agendaGambia· 2025-08-29
Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia - Mr Buah Saidy.
Gambia participates in 2025 AfDB Annual Meetings in AbidjanGambia· 2025-06-02
Governor Saidy explained that he has been working hard to resolve the delays in reports submission.
NA cautions CBG over consistent delay in reports submissionGambia· 2025-05-08
Buah Saidy is the Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia.
Gambia, IMF agree on key financial programmes after reviewGambia· 2025-04-22
Buah Saidy is the Governor of the Central Bank of Gambia and provided insights on global commodity prices.
Global commodity prices to decrease to 6.0% in 2025, says Gambia central bankGambia· 2025-02-28