ACCRA – (Reuters) – Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has broken ground on the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery that the government hopes will turn the West African country into the region’s petroleum hub, but critics say the project is flawed.
Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI, India) – At the 19th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Conclave in New Delhi, India, The Gambia’s Vice President, H.E. Mohammed B.S. Jallow, highlighted the country’s focus on creating a business-friendly environment that promotes investment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegalese activist Bah Diakhate and preacher Imam Cheikh Tidiane Ndao have been released from prison after completing their three-month sentences. The two were found guilty of spreading false news and were fined 100,000 CFA francs each.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent retrospective study conducted at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul highlights the challenges and outcomes of managing liver abscesses in The Gambia, where advanced medical resources are scarce.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Free Movement of Persons and Migration, conducted a monitoring and evaluation exercise from August 14 to 19, 2024, in Wellingara-Ba, The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a groundbreaking development for Gambian tourism, Novaturas, a leading tour operator in the Baltic States, has announced the launch of package tours from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (CHICAGO, United States) – In a rousing appearance at the United Center in Chicago,
Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI, India) – The Gambia is engaging in discussions with India to leverage its mining expertise in discovering critical minerals, which are deemed essential for the country’s economic development and national security.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Soldiers from the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) participated in a week-long professional military exchange with the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) from August 12-16. The exchange was focused on enhancing military cooperation and sharing expertise on critical areas such as the Inspector General (IG) system and rule of law, aiming to build stronger ties between the two nations.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Party Leader and Secretary General of The Gambia’s United Democratic Party (UDP), Ousainou Darboe, has been extended an invitation to witness the ongoing Democratic convention in the United States. The convention marks the official nomination of Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s candidate for the upcoming presidential elections.