The Gambia Journal

CDS Mamat Cham Strengthens Gambia-Senegal Military Ties During Maiden Visit

October 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Lieutenant General Mamat O. Cham, returned from a week-long working and friendly visit to the Republic of Senegal on Friday, September 27, 2024. The visit, which marked General Cham’s maiden trip to Senegal in his official capacity, was at the invitation of his Senegalese counterpart, Lieutenant General Mbaye Cisse.

IFAD and Gambian Ministry Host Regional Workshop to Strengthen Procurement in West and Central Africa

October 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant move to enhance regional procurement frameworks, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in partnership with The Gambia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security, is hosting its third annual procurement workshop through the Roots Project.

Senegal’s Legislative Elections – Ousmane Sonko and Key Opposition Figures Prepare for a Political Showdown

September 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The submission of candidacy files for Senegal’s upcoming legislative elections, set for November 17, closed on Sunday evening. Despite discussions held on Saturday, September 28, aimed at extending the deadline for submissions from 72 hours to a week, no extension was granted

Global Media and Rights Groups Demand that President Barrow Drop Charges on Embattled Gambian Journalists

September 30, 2024

Banjul, The Gambia – Prominent media and human rights global organizations have strongly condemned the recent arrests of two Gambian journalists, Musa Sheriff and Momodou Justice Darboe, following the publication of an article about President Adama Barrow.

Married Man with Mistress on Trip to Gambia Dies in Car Accident Near Ziguinchor

September 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Ziguinchor, Senegal) – A tragic accident occurred on Saturday, September 28, just outside the village of Tobor, a few kilometers from Ziguinchor in Senegal’s southern region. The crash claimed the life of a married man, identified as Mr. N., while his mistress and her friend sustained injuries.

Legendary NBA Star and Humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58

September 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (United States of America) – Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, renowned for his towering defensive presence and iconic finger wave, passed away on Monday at the age of 58 after battling brain cancer, the NBA announced. His death marks the end of an extraordinary life both on and off the basketball court.

The Gambia Ranks 2nd in Africa for Highest US Visa Rejection Rate

September 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Getting a U.S. visa can be an uphill task, especially

Study Reveals Field-of-Education Mismatch and Low Earnings Among University of The Gambia Graduates

September 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent study published in the Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal has highlighted the significant impact of field-of-education-job mismatch on the current earnings of recent graduates from the University of The Gambia (UTG).

Boris Johnson Settles Scores and Mocks Macron, Reflects on Brexit in Memoirs

September 30, 2024

In excerpts from Unleashed, released by the Daily Mail on Monday, Johnson describes Macron as both “personally charming” and “a real nuisance,” offering an insider’s perspective on the tensions that characterized post-Brexit negotiations and other key issues between France and the UK.

Senegalese MP Guy Marius Sagna Assaulted and Injured During Opposition Meeting in Togo

September 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (LOME, Togo) – Senegalese MP Guy Marius Sagna, who was in Lomé for ECOWAS Parliamentary activities, was set to participate in a public meeting with the Togolese opposition platform, DMP (Dynamique pour la Majorité du Peuple), on Sunday afternoon. However, the meeting was disrupted and could not be completed.

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CDS Mamat Cham Strengthens Gambia-Senegal Military Ties During Maiden Visit

IFAD and Gambian Ministry Host Regional Workshop to Strengthen Procurement in West and Central Africa

Senegal’s Legislative Elections – Ousmane Sonko and Key Opposition Figures Prepare for a Political Showdown

Global Media and Rights Groups Demand that President Barrow Drop Charges on Embattled Gambian Journalists

Married Man with Mistress on Trip to Gambia Dies in Car Accident Near Ziguinchor

Legendary NBA Star and Humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58

The Gambia Ranks 2nd in Africa for Highest US Visa Rejection Rate

Study Reveals Field-of-Education Mismatch and Low Earnings Among University of The Gambia Graduates

Boris Johnson Settles Scores and Mocks Macron, Reflects on Brexit in Memoirs

Senegalese MP Guy Marius Sagna Assaulted and Injured During Opposition Meeting in Togo

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