Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga visited The Gambia as part of his West African tour to secure support for his African Union (AU) Chairmanship candidacy.
Gambiaj.com – (UNITED NATIONS, New York) — In a significant step toward strengthening international justice, The Gambia’s Counselor Amadou Jaiteh introduced a groundbreaking resolution late Friday at the United Nations General Assembly’s legal committee. The resolution, adopted by consensus, paves the way for negotiations on the first-ever treaty to prevent and punish crimes against humanity.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services has clarified details of the government’s plan to implement a significant salary increase for civil servants, effective January. Speaking at a press conference today, Minister Ceesay revealed that the average pay raise
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Two prominent Senegalese figures, political analyst Moustapha Diakhaté and journalist Adama Gaye, have been placed in police custody following their recent summons to the Cybercrime Division on Friday.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The United Democratic Party (UDP), under the leadership of its Secretary General and Party Leader, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, has unveiled plans for a nationwide tour set to begin next Thursday, 28th November 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (MOSCOW, Russia) – Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Wednesday, marking a significant step towards enhancing cooperation between the two nations. The call, initiated by Senegal, focused on bolstering traditionally friendly relations, particularly in trade, investment, and development projects.
Gambiaj.com – (BAYABA, The Gambia) – President Adama Barrow recently visited a 4-kilometer rice field in Bayaba, Sami District, Central River Region North, to assess the progress of a private-sector-driven rice project aimed at bolstering The Gambia’s food security. This initiative aligns with the Barrow administration’s strategy to reduce reliance on imported rice and other essential commodities.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The official announcement of Pastef’s resounding victory in Senegal’s snap legislative elections has garnered widespread commentary in the country’s major newspapers.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Gambia Government has announced a series of high-profile appointments and redeployments within the Civil and Foreign Service, officially aimed at “bolstering productivity across various ministries and diplomatic missions”. The changes, made in consultation with the Public Service Commission, take effect immediately.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a riveting appearance on West Coast Radio’s Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Salieu Taal, former President of The Gambia Bar Association and a founding member of the civil society group #GambiaHasDecided, delivered a scathing critique of the 2024 budget process.
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