Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Seedy Mukthar Touray welcomed a high-level delegation from the British High Commission, led by Mr. Paul Jenkins of the UK National Crime Agency (NCA), to Police Headquarters on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The official announcement of Pastef’s resounding victory in Senegal’s snap legislative elections has garnered widespread commentary in the country’s major newspapers.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A comprehensive World Bank Gender Assessment has shed light on the significant yet underutilized role of women in The Gambia’s tourism sector. Despite the industry’s potential to be a driving force for women’s economic empowerment, systemic gender disparities and societal challenges continue to hinder progress.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) — Ousainou Bojang, who stands accused of murder and other serious charges, testified on Wednesday, revealing details of disputes surrounding his work at a lodge where he acted as both a security guard and property manager.
Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – Mali’s junta chief on Wednesday sacked civilian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and the government, days after Maiga issued a rare criticism of the military rulers.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Navy successfully intercepted a suspected migrant boat during a nighttime patrol on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The operation involved the Navy’s high-speed vessel, SEADOG, which was conducting routine security patrols when it tracked and apprehended a local wooden canoe believed to be carrying migrants. The exact spot of the interception is yet to be revealed.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Gambia Government has announced a series of high-profile appointments and redeployments within the Civil and Foreign Service, officially aimed at “bolstering productivity across various ministries and diplomatic missions”. The changes, made in consultation with the Public Service Commission, take effect immediately.
Gambiaj.com – (Brikama, The Gambia) – Climate change, a global phenomenon with far-reaching consequences, is impacting ecosystems in The Gambia, including mangroves and fisheries that are vital to the environment and livelihoods. To address these challenges, the Department of Water Resources
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a riveting appearance on West Coast Radio’s Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Salieu Taal, former President of The Gambia Bar Association and a founding member of the civil society group #GambiaHasDecided, delivered a scathing critique of the 2024 budget process.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) — Ousainou Bojang, a Brufut resident accused of killing two police officers and seriously injuring another at Sukuta traffic lights in September 2023, has testified in his defence, denying the charges against him.