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New ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority Take Charge as Ghana’s Dr. Twumasi-Anokye Elected Chairperson

October 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The ten newly appointed members of the Board of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) officially assumed their roles this week in Banjul, The Gambia. Following their swearing-in ceremony, the Board members participated in a comprehensive orientation session, introducing them to the ERCA’s mission, legal framework, and strategic objectives.

The Gambia to Host 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Regional Conference in 2025

October 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia is set to host the 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Regional Conference in 2025, an event that will bring together parliamentary representatives from across the continent to foster dialogue and collaboration on pressing issues.

Senegal – APR Rebukes Sonko’s ‘Malicious’ Budget Critique, Calling for Responsible Leadership on Public Finances

October 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a strongly-worded statement released Sunday, October 6, 2024, Senegal’s Alliance Pour la République (APR), the political party founded by former President Macky Sall, denounced what it describes as “irresponsible proposals” by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on public finance management from 2019 to 2023.

MoBSE Clarifies GABECE Delay, Celebrates Improved 2024 Results and Stakeholder Efforts

October 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), Louis Moses Mendy, has dispelled rumors that the delayed release of this year’s results was due to unpaid MoBSE arrears with the West African Examination Council (WAEC).

Gambian National Arrested in Major Ecstasy Bust in Dakar

October 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – Senegalese anti-drug officers of the Keur Massar Brigade de Recherches have apprehended three individuals, including a Gambian national, for their involvement in an ecstasy trafficking network operating out of Dakar. Senegal has been making arrests as part of its ongoing efforts to stop the spread of synthetic drugs, especially among its youth.

Islamic Preacher Zakir Naik Refuses to Share Stage with Orphan Girls in Pakistan

October 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik recently stirred a controversy when he boycotted a group of orphan girls when he was invited as a guest at an orphanage in Pakistan on Wednesday (Oct 2). In a viral video, Naik can be seen walking off stage as soon as of the women walk up to him at the event hosted by the Pakistan Sweet Home Foundation

Moody’s Downgrades Senegal’s Long-Term Credit Rating Amid Rising Deficit and Debt Concerns

October 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Senegal’s long-term credit rating from Ba3 to B1, highlighting concerns over the country’s deteriorating tax and debt position. The downgrade, announced on Friday, underscores a significantly weaker fiscal outlook than initially expected

Gambia’s Medicines Regulator Recalls Substandard Indian Drugs Amid Growing Concerns Over Quality Control

October 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Medicines Control Agency (MCA) of The Gambia has issued an urgent recall of two medicinal products found to be substandard during routine market surveillance. This move comes as a proactive measure to safeguard public health, following the detection of degradation in the medications, which were still within their expiry period.

Death Toll from Burkina Faso’s August Massacre Revised to 600, Far Higher Than Initially Estimated

October 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso) – A new report has revealed that the death toll from a brutal attack in the town of Barsalogho, Burkina Faso, in August is much higher than previously estimated. According to a French government security assessment cited by CNN, up to 600 people were killed in the August 24 massacre…

Editorial: Balancing Reform and the Financial Burden on Gambians

October 5, 2024

Editorial: Balancing Reform and the Financial Burden on GambiansAs businesses pass on the additional tax burden to consumers, prices for goods and services have risen sharply. With excise taxes imposed on essential commodities like petroleum, telecommunications, and tobacco, many Gambians now face higher costs for transportation, energy, and mobile services. The government’s push to tax rental properties, particularly those catering to the tourism sector, is also driving up housing costs, squeezing tenants… Full Text Here👇👇

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New ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority Take Charge as Ghana’s Dr. Twumasi-Anokye Elected Chairperson

The Gambia to Host 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Regional Conference in 2025

Senegal – APR Rebukes Sonko’s ‘Malicious’ Budget Critique, Calling for Responsible Leadership on Public Finances

MoBSE Clarifies GABECE Delay, Celebrates Improved 2024 Results and Stakeholder Efforts

Gambian National Arrested in Major Ecstasy Bust in Dakar

Islamic Preacher Zakir Naik Refuses to Share Stage with Orphan Girls in Pakistan

Moody’s Downgrades Senegal’s Long-Term Credit Rating Amid Rising Deficit and Debt Concerns

Gambia’s Medicines Regulator Recalls Substandard Indian Drugs Amid Growing Concerns Over Quality Control

Death Toll from Burkina Faso’s August Massacre Revised to 600, Far Higher Than Initially Estimated

Editorial: Balancing Reform and the Financial Burden on Gambians

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