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Gambian Civil Servants Complete Mid-Career Training in New Delhi

Frederic Tendeng June 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI, India) – On Friday, 30 Gambian civil servants successfully concluded a two-week mid-career training program in New Delhi, marking the fourth such collaboration between India and The Gambia. This training was part of the ongoing implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Personnel Administration and Governance, which spans from 2019 to 2024.

Alioune Tine Warns of a “Pastefian State” in Senegal under New Regime

Frederic Tendeng June 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Alioune Tine, the founding president of the Afrikajom Center, has raised concerns about the emerging political landscape in Senegal, suggesting that the country may be transitioning towards what he terms a “Pastefian State.” His comments were made during a round table organized by the Senegalese Association of Constitutional Law (Asdc).

Juan Branco Calls for Senegal to Establish National Mechanisms for Justice and Accountability

Frederic Tendeng June 7, 2024

During his address, Branco shed light on the intricate complaints he filed against the Macky Sall regime before the International Criminal Court (ICC). However, he expressed skepticism about the potential effectiveness of these complaints, hinting that they might not produce the anticipated results.

Gambian Delegation Concludes Study Tour of Jamaica’s Public Sector Transformation Program

Frederic Tendeng June 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KINGSTON, Jamaica) – A delegation from The Gambia is wrapping up a five-day study tour to gain insights into Jamaica’s public sector transformation program.

Tony Blair and President Barrow Discuss Digitalization and Development

Frederic Tendeng June 7, 2024

(BANJUL, The Gambia) – Former British Prime Minister and Founder of the Tony Blair Institute (TBI), Rt. Honourable Tony Blair, met with President Adama Barrow at the State House on Thursday. The meeting, as reported by the communications unit of the State House, focused on accelerating the process of digitalization to boost The Gambia’s economy.

President Barrow Discusses Key Development Projects with EU Ambassador

Awa Colley June 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Early this week, President Adama Barrow met with European Union Ambassador to The Gambia, Corrado Pampaloni, at State House on Tuesday to discuss various collaborative projects aimed at boosting the nation’s economic growth and development.

Tongtong in Kamalo: Government Approves Revocation of Irregular Allocations

Frederic Tendeng June 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In his press briefing on Wednesday, the Minister of Lands, Hamat Bah, and his staff provided the media with key details from the investigating task force showing gross malpractices in handling the Kamalo land development.

Ebrima Dibba Charged with Sedition: Court Adjourns for Ruling on Objections

Frederic Tendeng June 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Ebrima Dibba was arraigned before Principal Magistrate Muhammed Krubally on charges of seditious intention under Section 51, subsection 1 of the Criminal Code. The charges stem from a WhatsApp audio Dibba allegedly published in May 2024, in which he called the President “greedy” and “immature,” among other derogatory terms.

Senegal and The Gambia Make Strides in Strengthening Border Cooperation

Frederic Tendeng June 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – A significant step towards improved relations and border management was taken during a meeting of the Senegalese-Gambian Joint Border Management Commission held in Dakar on May 30th and 31st, 2024.