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Gambia’s Cabinet Weighs De-Reservation in Abuko Nature Reserve for New Development Proposals

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambian government is considering the de-reservation of parts of the Abuko Nature Reserve, a move that would strip the area of its legal status as a wildlife refuge, biosphere, and nature preserve. This significant change was discussed during a cabinet meeting held at the State House today, where Hamat Bah, the Minister for Lands, Regional Governments, and Religious Affairs, presented the proposal.

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Gambia Armed Forces Disavows Ex-Soldier’s Threatening Remarks Circulating on Social Media

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has distanced itself from threatening statements made by an ex-soldier in an audio clip circulating on social media. The High Command of the GAF, in a press release, addressed the audio and photo being shared on platforms like YouTube, in which an individual claiming to be a serving soldier issued threats against a political party and its leadership.

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KMC Audit Gaps Exposed: Director Reveals Weak Oversight and Susceptibility to Fraud

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday heard startling revelations from Landing Colley, the Director of the Internal Audit Unit at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), about significant gaps in the council’s audit processes and oversight mechanisms. Colley, who was appointed on April 28, 2023, testified on his findings since assuming office.

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Guinea-Bissau’s Parliament Resumes Activities on Friday

Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau) – Domingos Simões Pereira, the Speaker of Guinea-Bissau’s dissolved parliament, has called for the resumption of parliamentary work on September 20. He announced a series of meetings with the parliamentary bureau, parliamentary group leaders, and the standing committee.

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The Gambia Cashes in on Senegambia Bridge: Finance Minister Updates Lawmakers on $15.5 Million Payout

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambian government has received a substantial financial boost from its partnership with Africa50, following the signing of a concessional agreement for the management of the Senegambia Bridge. During a recent Question and Oral Answer session in the National Assembly, the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs informed lawmakers that the country had secured $15.5 million as the first tranche of compensation under the Asset Recycling Program.

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