Jallow’s evidence centered on a letter signed by multiple councilors, which was addressed to the Clerk of the Council as a formal protest against Sheriffo Sonko, the Chairman of the BAC.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Artificial Intelligence Gam Network (AI Gam Network) is calling for government support and collaboration to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) systems to enhance transportation safety in The Gambia. This appeal was made during the launch of the Deep Learning IndabaX Gambia 2024 (DLIXG24) at the Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTMI), which focused on “Applications of AI in Transportation Safety.”
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent joint stakeholder report sheds light on the complex landscape of digital rights in The Gambia, highlighting both significant advancements and ongoing challenges. The report, presented during the Universal Periodic Review’s 48th Session, underscores the strides made by the Gambian government in digital access and inclusion but also raises concerns regarding online freedom of expression, privacy, and cybersecurity.
Dear President Adama Barrow and Mr. Ousainou Darboe,
I hope this piece finds you in good health and high spirits. My name is Fatoumata Jallow, a proud native of Basse currently residing in the USA, where I am actively engaged in advocacy and voter registration initiatives.
Gambiaj.com – (JULANGEL, The Gambia) – In a significant development in the Upper River Region (URR), President Adama Barrow’s home area, Ebrima Baldeh, the National People’s Party (NPP) Chairman for Julangel Ward, has officially resigned from the party. The resignation comes as a surprise given that Baldeh and President Barrow hail from the same area.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Senegalese government has set ambitious plans to transform the country into a leading maritime hub in West Africa. In a special inter-ministerial council led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday, August 20, the national strategy for the development of maritime and port infrastructure was presented, aiming to attract 2,578 billion CFA francs in investments.
While efforts to end the practice over the last few decades have led to major successes—including banning the practice in dozens of countries and reducing the likeliness of at-risk girls from being cut by 33 percent—the recent attempt in The Gambia to reverse such laws is indicative of the persistence of harmful attitudes that perpetuate FGM.
ACCRA – (Reuters) – Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has broken ground on the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery that the government hopes will turn the West African country into the region’s petroleum hub, but critics say the project is flawed.
Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI, India) – At the 19th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Conclave in New Delhi, India, The Gambia’s Vice President, H.E. Mohammed B.S. Jallow, highlighted the country’s focus on creating a business-friendly environment that promotes investment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegalese activist Bah Diakhate and preacher Imam Cheikh Tidiane Ndao have been released from prison after completing their three-month sentences. The two were found guilty of spreading false news and were fined 100,000 CFA francs each.
