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Gambia Agriculture Ministry Warns Public of Deceptive Facebook Page Offering Fake Grants

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Ministry of Agriculture of The Gambia has issued a warning to the public regarding a fraudulent Facebook page falsely claiming to represent the Ministry and offering financial grants to farmers. In a press release, the Ministry clarified that neither the Ministry nor any of its affiliated groups or employees are associated with this deceptive page or the distribution of financial grants through Facebook.

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Gambia Concludes Workshop on Business Environment Assessment Methodology

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, in collaboration with the World Bank, has successfully wrapped up a 4-day national workshop focusing on the conceptual approach of the Business Ready (B-READY) methodology. This workshop equipe participants with the necessary tools for a successful pilot data collection in September 2024 and subsequent phases of evaluations.

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Analysis – Disappointment as New Senegalese Government Fill Key Positions Without Open Applications

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – In a departure from its governance manifesto titled “Project,” the political party Pastef had pledged to utilize calls for applications for certain positions in the senior civil service and the parapublic sector. However, the first appointments of Directors General of public companies under the Diomaye-Sonko era were made yesterday, Wednesday, April 24, at the conclusion of the cabinet meeting. This move has sparked surprise and disappointment among the Senegalese populace.

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Gambia Implements Emergency Measures to Combat Bird Flu Outbreak

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In response to the outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, in Gambia, emergency measures have been implemented to contain the spread of the highly contagious virus. The outbreak was first detected in early March 2023, when a number of dead birds were found in a Gambian nature reserve. Testing confirmed the presence of the bird flu virus, which posed a significant risk to local wild birds and domestic poultry.

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Senegal – Mamour Diallo, the Brain Behind Aji Sarr’s Conspiracy, Gen. Moussa Fall, Abdoulaye Baldé and Others Sacked

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – Among the notable changes are the dismissal of Mamadou Mamour Diallo, the alleged mastermind behind Aji Sarr’s conspiracy, from Onas; the removal of Abdoulaye Baldé, the former mayor of Ziguinchor, from Apix; the dismissal of Lieutenant General Moussa Fall, and the sacking of Racine Talla from RTS. These changes were revealed during Wednesday’s cabinet meeting chaired by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

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