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President Barrow Honors Islamic Development Bank Boss with The Gambia’s Highest National Award

Frederic Tendeng May 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, has been conferred The Gambia’s highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Republic of The Gambia. This recognition comes in acknowledgment of his outstanding leadership and contributions to development in The Gambia and across Africa. The award was presented by the President of The Gambia, His Excellency Adama Barrow, during a ceremony held in the capital city, Banjul.

Saudi Arabia Emphasizes Commitment to Islamic Unity and Palestinian Cause

Frederic Tendeng May 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji, represented the Kingdom at the Foreign Ministers’ preparatory meeting ahead of the 15th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul, Gambia, on May 4-5.

OIC SG Calls on Private Sector Entities to ‘Heavily’ Invest in Gambian Economy

Frederic Tendeng May 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary-General of the OIC, has urged OIC institutions and development partners to introduce more financing lines and capacity-building programs for The Gambia’s public and private sectors.

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Adama Barrow Discuss Bilateral Ties and OIC Summit in Phone Call

Frederic Tendeng May 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey spoke with President Adama Barrow of The Gambia on Thursday, discussing various issues including bilateral ties, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and the upcoming Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Banjul.

OIC Summit Preparatory Meeting Begins, Focus on Unity, Palestine

Frederic Tendeng May 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In Banjul, The Gambia, the preparatory meeting for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers has commenced gathering senior officials from OIC member states. The meeting’s primary objective is to draft documents for the upcoming 15th Heads of State and Government Summit scheduled for May 4-5.

Chinese Vice Chairman to Attend OIC Summit in Gambia, Strengthening Ties with African Nations

Frederic Tendeng May 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BEIJING) – In a move to strengthen ties with African and Muslim nations, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, Zheng Jianbang, will be traveling to Gambia from May 4 to 5.

Pastef Party Keeps President Diomaye in Action, Holds Meetings, Contemplates Future

Frederic Tendeng April 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – The Pastef party on Saturday convened a series of meetings involving its Political Bureau, deputies, local elected officials, departmental coordinators, National Movement committees, and the supreme regulatory authority for political indoctrination, among other entities. The meetings were the first since Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected president on March 24.

Yundum Small Parking Space Force OIC Summit Aircraft to Dakar Airport

Frederic Tendeng April 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In preparations for the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in The Gambia, Yankuba Dibba, the Chief Executive Officer of the OIC Gambia Secretariat, revealed a stunning logistical challenge. Due to a lack of sufficient parking space at Banjul International Airport, some aircraft belonging to high-profile delegates attending the summit will be parked at the old Yoff Airport in Dakar, Senegal.

Gambia Revamps Disaster Management Policy for 2024-2032

Frederic Tendeng April 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and its partners recently convened a day-long validation workshop to finalize the updated National Disaster Management Policy and Strategy, spanning from 2024 to 2032. This marks the first revision since the policy’s inception in 2008.

Morocco and Gambia Strengthen Bilateral Ties Ahead of OIC Summit

Frederic Tendeng April 29, 2024

Gambia – (RABAT) – Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, on Monday warmly received his Gambian counterpart, Mamadou Tangara, who arrived bearing a written message from President Adama Barrow for King Mohammed VI. The meeting, held in Morocco, highlighted the deepening ties between the two nations, with a focus on mutual support and collaboration.