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Senegal’s Government Targets Major Overhaul to Position Ports as Regional Hubs

Frederic Tendeng August 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Senegalese government has set ambitious plans to transform the country into a leading maritime hub in West Africa. In a special inter-ministerial council led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday, August 20, the national strategy for the development of maritime and port infrastructure was presented, aiming to attract 2,578 billion CFA francs in investments.

Gambia Deepens Strategic Partnerships with India at 19th CII Conclave

Frederic Tendeng August 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI, India) – At the 19th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Conclave in New Delhi, India, The Gambia’s Vice President, H.E. Mohammed B.S. Jallow, highlighted the country’s focus on creating a business-friendly environment that promotes investment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth.

Gambia Seeks India’s Expertise in Uncovering Critical Minerals for Economic Development and Security

Frederic Tendeng August 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI, India) – The Gambia is engaging in discussions with India to leverage its mining expertise in discovering critical minerals, which are deemed essential for the country’s economic development and national security.

Gambiaj Exclusive – A Shady Gambian Airline Ferries Four Sanctioned Aircraft to Belarus

Frederic Tendeng August 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – On Saturday, four Airbus aircraft operated by Magic Air, a Gambian-registered company with a dubious reputation, were ferried to Belarus—a nation under Western sanctions prohibiting the import of aircraft and parts.

Gambia’s Vice President Jallow Attends 19th Africa CII Business Conclave in India

Frederic Tendeng August 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI, India) – The Gambia’s Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow arrived in India on Sunday to take part in the 19th Africa CII Business Conclave.

What You Don’t Know About the Mansakonko Agreement Between Senegal and Gambia

Awa Colley August 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Beyond early media reports, the Mansakonko breakthrough for regional integration and trade facilitation between Senegal and The Gambia has eliminated several border fees and streamlined transit processes for transporters along key trade corridors. It is simply a game changer.

Gambia and Senegal Reach Key Agreements to Ease Truckers’ Mobility Issues at Border Crossings

Frederic Tendeng August 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (MANSAKONKO, The Gambia) – In a significant development aimed at resolving ongoing tensions and easing the mobility of truckers

Gambia Steps Up Fight Against Illegal Fishing, Works to Strengthen National Strategy

Awa Colley August 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A five-day workshop focused on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in The Gambia is currently underway. Organized by the Department of Fisheries in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the workshop is part of ongoing efforts to implement the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) and develop a technical working group to tackle IUU fishing.

Oil and Gas – Woodside Sues Senegal Over Tax Assessment

Frederic Tendeng August 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Australia’s Woodside Energy, which operates Sangomar oil and gas field in Senegal, said on Wednesday it had filed a court action in the capital Dakar over a tax assessment.

Truckers’ Strike Paralyzes Senegal-Gambia Border Over New Gambian Customs Fees

Frederic Tendeng August 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com (KERR AYIB, Senegal) – Tensions have escalated between Senegalese truckers and Gambia as dozens of trucks remain immobilized at the border. The standoff began Monday, August 5, when the Senegalese drivers decided to block traffic in with their vehicles in protest against new demands imposed by the Gambian customs administration.

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