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Gambia Implements Emergency Measures to Combat Bird Flu Outbreak

Frederic Tendeng April 25, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In response to the outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, in Gambia, emergency measures have been implemented to contain the spread of the highly contagious virus. The outbreak was first detected in early March 2023, when a number of dead birds were found in a Gambian nature reserve. Testing confirmed the presence of the bird flu virus, which posed a significant risk to local wild birds and domestic poultry.

Gambian Youth Activist Advocates for Intangible Cultural Heritage in Education

Frederic Tendeng April 24, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Rohey L Ceesay, a dynamic Gambian youth activist and advocate for intangible cultural heritage (ICH), is leading efforts to integrate cultural heritage into education for sustainable development (ESD) at the Children First Academy in The Gambia. Ceesay emphasizes the importance of incorporating both tangible and intangible cultural heritage into the education system to safeguard and sustain the country’s heritage.

The Gambia Reaches 1.17M Birth Registration Milestone with World Bank Support

Frederic Tendeng April 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A World Bank-supported project to help set up a digital Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (eCRVS) system for The Gambia has seen the issuance of birth certificates and social insurance cards to 1.17 million people, representing more than half of the country’s estimated population of 2.71 million citizens.

Villagers Express Outrage Over Deforestation in Njau Sawalo and Manduar

Frederic Tendeng April 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The residents of Njau Sawalo, Upper Saloum, were horrified, incensed, and disheartened to see a bunch of workers felling their mahogany trees. The community reacted quickly, as they believed that the village head, or Alkalo, was not aware of the activity. They quickly got in touch with a member of the National Assembly to find out who had permission to take down the tree.

Wuli Foday Kunda Ward Councilor Highlights Developmental Progress

Mustapha Jarju March 22, 2024

Musa Danso, the Ward Councilor for Wuli Foday Kunda, highlighted significant developmental progress in his Ward within a year of taking

Gambia Maintains Ban on Timber Exportation, Clarifies Policy on Non-Threatening Species

Frederic Tendeng March 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a recent session of the National Assembly, concerns were raised regarding the exportation of timber from The Gambia, specifically regarding the quantified timber loss at the port of Banjul. The Honourable Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Rohey Manjang, clarified the government’s stance on the issue.

Ecosenbo Foundation Holds Inaugural AGM, Fosters Alumni Engagement for Community Development

Frederic Tendeng March 20, 2024

The first Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ecosenbo Foundation, a group of former students at Ecole Prescolaire – Elementaire in

Gambia Identifies, Categorizes and Classifies Environmentally Sensitive Coastal Zones

Frederic Tendeng March 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The National Environment Agency, under its GCCA Plus Climate Resilience Coastal and Marine Zone Project for the Gambia, recently organized a forum to discuss the identification and classification of environmentally sensitive zones along the country’s coastline. The forum, held on Thursday, aimed to explain the main coastal processes affecting beach exposure, inundation, flooding, coastal erosion, and the impact on marine species.

Kambeng Kafo Sisters Association – Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Busumbala

Frederic Tendeng February 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A new association, the Kambeng Kafo Sisters, has emerged in Busumbala, dedicated to promoting gender equality and economic empowerment among women in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This non-political group engages in various activities, including tailoring, soap making, food processing, and tie and dye, with the goal of fostering unity, cooperation, and community development.

NEA and Stakeholders Validate Strategic Plans for Integrated Coastal Zone Management in The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng February 24, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The National Environment Agency (NEA) and technical stakeholders have officially validated the integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) and strategic plans for The Gambia. These plans, a product of the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA+) Support Project funded by the European Union, aim to revolutionize the management of The Gambia’s coastal zones.

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