Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – ChildFund Gambia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), has taken a significant step towards reducing the number of out-of-school children in the country by donating 1,000 bicycles. On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, ChildFund Gambia presented the bicycles during a ceremony at their head office.
Gambiaj.com – (CONAKRY, Guinea) – Major opposition parties and civil society organizations in Guinea have announced a “dead city” operation set for next Monday in Conakry. This protest aims to denounce the ruling junta, which they accuse of attempting to consolidate power.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Inspector General of Police, Seedy Mukhtar Touray, led the Gambia Police Force in a two-day internal validation workshop for the Police Bill 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia) – In an extraordinary session convened by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), foreign ministers from Islamic countries gather in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday to deliberate on the ongoing “crimes” perpetrated by the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a bid to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of both infants and mothers, the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The body of a child, believed to have drowned a few days ago, has been discovered in a stream in Kotu. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the child’s death and are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward.
Gambiaj.com – (MARSEILLE, France) – French container carrier CMA CGM has announced the introduction of a new Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) due to the ongoing congestion issues at the port of Banjul, Gambia. The surcharge will come into effect on 15 August 2024 for shipments from the United States and 1 September 2024 for shipments from Latin American countries.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Businesses and the general public have expressed growing concerns over the National Water and Electricity Company’s (NAWEC) recurring power outages affecting numerous areas across the Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a bid to curtail the differences hampering the bilateral relations between Senegal and The Gambia, Vice-President Mohamed B.S. Jallow, accompanied by a high-profile delegation from Banjul, had a working session with Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Monday.
Gambiaj.com – (VILNIUS, Lithuania) – Novaturas, a leading tour operator in the Baltic States, announced the
