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Gambia’s Poultry Industry Seeks Protection and Support for Local Producers

April 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJULINDING) – A recent report by Jason Toussaint, an ethical animal welfare advocate based in Banjulinding, has revealed that The Gambia’s poultry industry faces significant challenges despite its importance to the country’s economy. In 2022, Gambia imported $40.1k worth of poultry, ranking it as the 177th largest importer globally. The Netherlands and France were the primary sources of these imports.

Apollo Launches Direct Flights from Copenhagen to The Gambia, Africa’s Winter Paradise

April 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (COPENHAGEN) – Apollo, a leading European tour company, is set to offer a unique winter experience for tourists seeking sandy beaches, unique nature encounters, and warm hospitality in The Gambia, Africa’s gentlest coast. The company’s direct flights from Copenhagen to The Gambia will commence on November 5, 2024, and continue until April 1, 2025, providing travelers with an exciting opportunity to explore this vibrant destination.

Mali’s Constitutional Court Criticized for Refusing to Rule End of Junta’s Transition

April 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO) – In Mali, the Constitutional Court’s recent judgment on the end of the transition period has sparked controversy. The ruling, issued on Thursday, April 25, was published in the Official Journal on the 26th and revealed to the general public on Saturday.

Guinea-Bissau Prosecutor Detained in Lisbon for Alleged Drug Trafficking

April 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU) – The Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) of Guinea-Bissau reports that a prosecutor was arrested on Sunday, April 21st, for suspected drug trafficking upon arrival in Lisbon from a flight from Bissau. The public relations office’s statement did not identify the prosecutor who was detained. But trustworthy sources in Bissau have informed Gambiaj.com that Eduardo Mancanha is the prosecutor under investigation. Mancanha was given permission to study for a PhD in Portugal.

Former VP Fatoumatta J. Tambajang to Lead ECOWAS Election Observation Mission to Togo

April 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA) – The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has dispatched an Election Observation Mission to Togo to oversee the legislative and regional elections scheduled for 29 April 2024. The mission, consisting of 40 observers, is being led by the former Vice-President of The Gambia, Mrs Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang.

Gambia- Amnesty Intl. Report Points to Mixed Progress and Persistent Challenges in Human Rights

April 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (LONDON) – Amnesty International has released its annual report for 2023–24, highlighting a crucial

Arrest Made in Western Union Robbery, Suspect Confesses and Leads Police to Stolen Money

April 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The police have arrested Ismaila Faye from Bassori, a suspect linked to a robbery at a Western Union bureau in Farato Bojang Kunda on April 17. Faye allegedly disguised himself as a customer, threatened an employee with a knife, and fled with D75,126 after binding and gagging the victim.

GRA Urges Vehicle Owners to Clear Denton Bridge Ahead of OIC Summit

April 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a second call to all vehicle owners around the Denton Bridge to clear their vehicles from the highway by paying their Customs duty and taxes. This move comes as The Gambia prepares to host the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in a few days, with significant efforts being made to clear the roads within the Greater Banjul Area.

2024 Forecast – Above-Average Rainfall Predicted for Sahel and West African Agricultural Belts

April 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA) – Meteorologists at the 2024 Forum for Seasonal Forecasts of the Agro-hydro-climatic Characteristics of the Rainy Season for the Sudanian and Sahelian zones of West Africa from Chad (PRESASS 2024) have issued predictions for the upcoming rainy season in the Sahelian strip. The forum, held in Abuja, Nigeria, from April 22 to 26, 2024, anticipates a generally wet season across the region.

Gambia – Evaluation of Maternal Mortality Surveillance Reveals Need for Improved Data Quality, Timeliness

April 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – A recent study titled “Evaluation of the Maternal Mortality Surveillance System, The Gambia” sheds light on the effectiveness of The Gambia’s Maternal Mortality Surveillance System and identifies areas for improvement. The study, published in the Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health by the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), evaluated the system’s usefulness and assessed various system attributes.

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Gambia’s Poultry Industry Seeks Protection and Support for Local Producers

Apollo Launches Direct Flights from Copenhagen to The Gambia, Africa’s Winter Paradise

Mali’s Constitutional Court Criticized for Refusing to Rule End of Junta’s Transition

Guinea-Bissau Prosecutor Detained in Lisbon for Alleged Drug Trafficking

Former VP Fatoumatta J. Tambajang to Lead ECOWAS Election Observation Mission to Togo

Gambia- Amnesty Intl. Report Points to Mixed Progress and Persistent Challenges in Human Rights

Arrest Made in Western Union Robbery, Suspect Confesses and Leads Police to Stolen Money

GRA Urges Vehicle Owners to Clear Denton Bridge Ahead of OIC Summit

2024 Forecast – Above-Average Rainfall Predicted for Sahel and West African Agricultural Belts

Gambia – Evaluation of Maternal Mortality Surveillance Reveals Need for Improved Data Quality, Timeliness

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