Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – A seemingly simple task of naming support vessels chartered for the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field, which straddles the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania, has ignited a diplomatic dispute between the two West African nations.
Gambiaj.com – (MARSEILLE, France) – Global shipping company CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) on all cargo destined for The Gambia. The surcharge, aimed at addressing challenges arising from increased congestion at Gambian ports, will take effect on November 1, 2024, for all regions except the United States
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a departure from previous administrations, Senegal’s current government has opted for local expertise to drive its ambitious economic revival plan. According to Africa Intelligence, the consulting firm called “Performance”, that is assisting Bassirou Diomaye Faye since April 2024, was the one selected to support the government in developing Monday’s published transformative economic strategy titled “Senegal 2050.”
Gambiaj.com – (DIAMNIADIO, Senegal) – This strategic roadmap, introduced with much anticipation, sets forth targets to significantly elevate the country’s economic status and quality of life over the next several decades, addressing issues of underdevelopment, economic dependency, and national debt…
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia is on a path toward economic growth, driven by productive discussions between the country’s leaders and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during an 11-day mission that wrapped up in Banjul on October 11. Despite some fiscal challenges, the IMF review team reported progress on The Gambia’s reform agenda under the 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In recent years, remittances from the African diaspora have been celebrated as a lifeline for the continent’s economic development. However, as Alhagi Mbowe’s recent analysis reveals, the $100 billion annual inflow primarily fuels consumption, not the sustainable growth Africa urgently needs.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Directorate of Public Finance Management (PFM) under The Gambia’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA) has successfully concluded a five-day review session aimed at evaluating the progress of third-quarter reforms in public financial management.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Food Security, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, held an Investment Forum on October 10, 2024, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Center in Banjul.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a tragic incident that has left the community in shock, seven employees of The Gambia’s National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) lost their lives when an aging electrical pole collapsed and made contact with high-voltage wires, resulting in immediate electrocution.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Following a concession agreement signed in July, Türkiye’s Albayrak Group has accelerated efforts to revamp The Gambia’s port infrastructure, starting with the Port of Banjul and extending to inland terminals in Basse and Kaur. The ambitious project encompasses full financing, maintenance, and operational duties for the Port of Banjul and promises a major boost to Gambia’s trade potential with plans underway for a deep-sea port in Sanyang.
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