Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia’s economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2023, with real GDP growing by 5.3% despite a challenging global environment, according to The Gambia’s Fourth Economic Update – Spring 2024 released by the World Bank. This growth signals a continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing external pressures.
Gambiaj.com – (WELLINGARA, The Gambia) – The Wellingara Police Station has launched an investigation into the alleged murder of Bakary Saidy, a resident of Kitty. The incident was reported by bystanders early on the morning of Friday, May 24, 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Trade activity volumes in The Gambia’s interbank dalasi market from January to April 2024 totaled D4.9 billion, a significant decrease compared to the D7.4 billion recorded in the same period in 2023. The weighted average interest rate in the market also declined, falling from 7.4 percent in April 2023 to 4.9 percent in April 2024, following trends in the three-month Treasury bills rate.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING SOUTH, The Gambia) – In a joint operation with the Sheriff’s Division of Banjul, the KM Region Police conducted a search at the residence of Dukureh Sisawo in Kanifing South on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, following a court order.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Preliminary estimates for The Gambia’s balance of payments in the first quarter of 2024 show a mixed economic performance. The current account balance recorded a deficit of US$1.4 million (0.1% of GDP), compared to a surplus of US$4.9 million (0.2% of GDP) in the last quarter of 2023.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) convened on May 22 and 23, 2024, to review current domestic and global economic conditions and trends. The Committee states that in The Gambia, the strong economic growth momentum persists as inflation pressures begin to ease.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – Bah Diakhate, a prominent pro-Macky Sall activist, and Imam Cheikh Tidiane Ndao have been placed under arrest warrant by the public prosecutor at the Dakar High Court, as confirmed by their lawyers to the Gambia Journal. The duo will spend their first night in prison, with a trial scheduled for Monday, May 27.
Gambiaj.com – (KEREWAN, The Gambia) – NPP stalwart Dr. Demba Sabally has issued a stern warning to citizens planning protests against the presence of ECOMIG forces in the country. Addressing a crowd in Kerewan on Wednesday night, Dr. Sabally criticized the protestors, reminding them of Gambia’s commitment to peace.
Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU) – Father Augusto Mutna, coordinator of the clergy of the Diocese of Bissau, has expressed the Catholic Church’s growing concern over signs of religious intolerance in Guinea-Bissau. In a clear reference to two recent incidents, one in Bissorã and the other in Bissau, involving an Evangelical Church and a traditional place of worship (baloba), as well as threats made by a recent convert to Islam in Bissorã, Father Mutna highlighted the urgent need to address these worrying developments.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In the wake of fraud allegations at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), an audit has been initiated to investigate claims of corruption and mismanagement. The decision for an audit follows a series of heated exchanges between the chairman of the hospital’s board, Dr. Adama Sallah, and the deputy chief medical director, Dr. Abubacarr Jagne.
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