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WACOMP-GM Boosts Gambia’s Agricultural Infrastructure and Food Safety Systems

Awa Colley August 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUl, The Gambia) – The West Africa Competitiveness Programme – The Gambia (WACOMP-GM) has made substantial strides in enhancing the country’s agricultural infrastructure and food safety systems. A team from the organization visited Honorable Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Hon. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof on Monday to provide updates on the project’s activities, achievements, and challenges.

NAWEC’s COO, Marlene Robert-Saidy, Steps Down Amid Governance Concerns

Frederic Tendeng August 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has confirmed the departure of Marlene Robert-Saidy, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Water and Sewage Business Unit, following a mutual decision not to renew her contract.

GCCI Asks for More Government Engagement and Dialogue With Cement Industry Stakeholders

Ebrima Bah August 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) urges a continued government engagement with cement industry stakeholders to address challenges and opportunities. The industry is crucial for economic growth, employment, and remittances, making it a significant employer.

The Gambia Launches Digital Platforms to Boost Trade, Tourism, and Investment

Lamin Jarjue August 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Government of The Republic of The Gambia, in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat, has

ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organization’s 4th AGM Sets Ambitious Path to Boost Intra-Regional Trade

Frederic Tendeng July 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The 4th Annual General Meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Network recently concluded in Banjul, The Gambia, with a series of resolutions aimed at enhancing trade within West Africa.

Gambia Hires Cherie Blair’s Team, and Edi Faal to Annul ICSID US $33 Million Damages Award

Frederic Tendeng July 26, 2024

This award mandates the Gambia to pay damages to Swedish and Australian investors over the expropriation of their tiger-prawn farming business.

ECOWAS Monitoring Mission in The Gambia, Concludes to Progress in Regional Stabilization Projects

Kaddy Danso July 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has successfully concluded a monitoring mission to The Gambia, assessing the progress of ongoing infrastructure investments under the Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development (FRSD) Pilot Program.

Part of Banjul GPA Landscape to Be Repurposed Once Sanyang Port Readies

Frederic Tendeng July 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Turkiye’s Albayrak Group, a significant player in port operations, has begun operating a project portfolio estimated at about one billion euros in The Gambia, where the company will build the largest and most modern port of the country in Sanyang.

Senegal and Gambia Sign New Trade Agreements, to Establish Economic Zone in Casamance

Frederic Tendeng July 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a significant step towards enhancing regional cooperation, Senegal and Gambia have signed three new pivotal agreements aimed at fostering metrology, health security, and broader bilateral cooperation.

Senegal’s Trade Deficit Swells to 340 Billion FCFA in May 2024

Frederic Tendeng July 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegal recorded a further deterioration in its trade deficit in May 2024, widening to 340 billion FCFA compared to 278 billion FCFA in May 2023, according to data released this week by the Senegalese Directorate of Forecasting and Economic Studies (DPEE) of the Senegalese Ministry of Economy and Finance.

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