ECOWAS Urges Swift Implementation of Regional ID Card to Boost Integration and Free Movement
October 5, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Immigration chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States
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Cheikh Yérim Seck’s Hot Answers to the Police Over PM Sonko’s Economic Discrepancies
October 4, 2024
Gambiaj.com – The transcript of the questions that Senegalese police Special Cybersecurity Division agents asked journalist Cheikh Yérim Seck, who was detained and then freed for questioning Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s economic estimates regarding Senegal’s public finances, is published verbatim in The Gambia Journal.
India and The Gambia Forge Partnership for Digital Transformation through New MoU
October 4, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI, India) – The Republic of India and The Gambia have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering digital transformation efforts in both countries. The agreement, signed on Thursday at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Complex in New Delhi,
The Gambia Eyes 70% Electrification with African Development Bank Backing, as Energy Minister Prepares for African Energy Week
October 4, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a bid to accelerate its energy transition, The Gambia is set to achieve a 70% electrification rate by the end of this year, thanks to substantial investments from the African Development Bank. This target includes electrifying 50% of rural areas, underscoring the country’s commitment to expanding access to electricity across all regions.
Senegal – Travel Restrictions on Journalist Madiambal Diagne as he Denies Possession of Diplomatic Passport
October 4, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a surprising development on Thursday, prominent Senegalese journalist and CEO of Avenir Communication, Madiambal Diagne, took to social media to announce that border police have been instructed to confiscate his diplomatic passport upon his departure from the country. Diagne, who is a vocal political columnist, denied ever having such a passport
SSHFC Issues Final Warning to Mortgage Defaulters, Threatens Foreclosure in Key Housing Estates
October 3, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) has issued
Three Senegalese Journalists Cleared of Charges Amid Crackdown on Press Freedom
October 3, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Three prominent Senegalese journalists—Cheikh Yérim Seck, Bougane Guèye Dani, and Kader Dia—have been released from police custody, with their respective cases dismissed. These arrests had sparked concerns about freedom of expression and press independence in the country.
Bougane Guèye Dani’s Tasty Exchange With Investigators as He is Detained for Alleged False News
October 3, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegalese media mogul and leader of the “Geum Sa Bop” movement, Bougane Guèye Dani, spent the night in police custody after being summoned by the country’s special cyber-security division. Guèye Dani, who was detained for allegedly spreading false information, faced questioning about comments he made criticizing a recent statement by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko concerning the nation’s financial situation.
Scandinavian Biopharma Completes Successful Pediatric Phase IIb ETVAX® Trial in The Gambia
October 3, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Scandinavian Biopharma has announced the successful completion of its Phase IIb pediatric trial for ETVAX®, a groundbreaking vaccine candidate aimed at combating enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), commonly referred to as traveler’s diarrhea. The trial, which was conducted in The Gambia
President Barrow Praises Education Progress as MOBSE Highlights Achievements at Presidential Delivery Forum
October 3, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – At the latest quarterly Presidential Delivery Forum, held on Wednesday at the State House in Banjul, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MOBSE) presented a comprehensive update on the state of basic and secondary education in The Gambia.
