Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Bangladesh and The Gambia have expressed optimism for a swift resolution of the case filed against Myanmar on the charge of Rohingya genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha met with the President of The Gambia Adama Barrow on Friday, on the sidelines of the 15th Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, has been conferred The Gambia’s highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Republic of The Gambia. This recognition comes in acknowledgment of his outstanding leadership and contributions to development in The Gambia and across Africa. The award was presented by the President of The Gambia, His Excellency Adama Barrow, during a ceremony held in the capital city, Banjul.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia’s press freedom ranking has dropped by 12 places, from 46th out of 180 in 2023 to 58th out of 180 in 2024, according to the annual Reporters Without Borders (RSF) publication on World Press Freedom Day.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The National Water and Electricity Company (Nawec) has sparked controversy with its announcement of a load shedding implementation roster ahead of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in The Gambia. The plan, designed to ensure adequate electricity supply for the summit venues and accommodations, has raised concerns among average customers who fear prolonged power cuts.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji, represented the Kingdom at the Foreign Ministers’ preparatory meeting ahead of the 15th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul, Gambia, on May 4-5.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corp. has accused Turkish national Emin Çakmak of fraud in a sugar importation deal valued at $4.5 million. They have sought Türkiye’s Ministry of Trade’s intervention to address the unpaid down payment and prevent damage to Türkiye’s international reputation.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary-General of the OIC, has urged OIC institutions and development partners to introduce more financing lines and capacity-building programs for The Gambia’s public and private sectors.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – On the sidelines of the Council of Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting in Banjul, held to prepare for the 15th session of the Islamic Conference at the OIC Summit on May 4th and 5th, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met with his counterpart from Niger, Bakary Yaou Sangare. The meeting marked a significant step in advancing the goals of the Atlantic Initiative.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) has completed a comprehensive training program for 65 volunteers from all its branches, supported by funding from USAID’s International Disaster Assistance (IDA) program and in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
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