Events include school outreach programmes, community and faith dialogues, mental health screenings, and a Walk for Mental Health
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has urged African nations to strengthen unity, invest in domestic tax systems, and a fairer global tax framework
The Fund said the bank should “cease any financial assistance, whether directly or indirectly through third parties, to the public sector,”
Thiam expressed optimism that Senegal and the IMF are close to concluding an agreement, pointing to signals from IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
In response, IMF representatives and Minister Keita defended recent policy steps while acknowledging areas needing close monitoring.
The project is expected to improve turnaround times for vessels, enhance cargo handling efficiency, and boost the competitiveness of The Gambia
Addressing speculation around privatization, Jabbi clarified that the government has only invited investment to stabilize and modernize the sector.
The symbolic nature of the IMF’s hesitation—what some describe as “one step forward, two steps back”—is increasingly being felt across political and civil society circles.
The hackers are reportedly demanding a ransom of about €10 million (nearly 6.5 billion CFA francs) to release the system.
The unanswered question remains: Was The Gambia fairly excluded from Sangomar, or was the narrative reshaped to avoid politically messy negotiations?
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