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Madrassah Education: Report Highlights Key Challenges as Stakeholders Push for Reform

December 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A consultancy report on Madrasas education in The Gambia has revealed critical challenges facing grade 12 school leavers, sparking urgent calls for reform. The report, reviewed during a stakeholder validation session highlighted limited English proficiency, a lack of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) opportunities, and the absence of clear pathways to higher education or professional careers as major barriers for Madrasas students.

TANGO Hosts Inaugural End-of-Year Convergence to Celebrate Successes and Chart Future Path

December 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO) marked a milestone on December 19 by hosting its first-ever end-of-year convergence. The event brought together civil society actors, members of the media, and international partners under the theme “Strengthening partnerships for sustainable development, empowering civil society to address poverty, and building a unified future.”

Senegalese Private Sector Calls for Stronger Trade and Policy Coordination with Gambia

December 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Senegalese-Gambia Economic, Commercial, and Investment Forum’s second edition in Banjul spotlighted critical issues in the bilateral trade and investment relationship. Leading voices from Senegal’s private sector outlined their vision for a mutually beneficial partnership that addresses long-standing challenges and taps into shared opportunities.

Gambia-Senegal Relationship: A Call for Strategic Reevaluation

December 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – As a risk assessment specialist, I will and must emphasize that Gambia-Senegal economic, political, and security relations must be revisited to align with The Gambia’s national and economic security interests. Senegal’s economic and security dominance over The Gambia is undeniable, placing the latter in a precarious position of dependency.

Gambia’s Central Bank Urged to Adopt Green Monetary Tools Amid Climate Challenges

December 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a bold call for action, Foday Joof, a senior risk analyst at the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), has advocated for transformative green monetary policies to address the nation’s climate vulnerabilities. Writing for financial publication Finextra, Joof outlined a vision for integrating social and environmental considerations into the country’s financial regulations to foster a sustainable and resilient economy.

The Gambia Grapples with Migration Crisis Amidst Repatriations and Economic Challenges

December 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Between June and August 2024, over 500 Gambians were repatriated from Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia, shedding light on the country’s ongoing migration crisis. Despite these returns, thousands of Gambians, including young people, women, and children, continue to embark on dangerous journeys via irregular routes.

Undocumented Immigrants Contribute $96.7 Billion in Taxes Annually, Study Reveals

December 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (TEXAS, United States) – Amid the emotionally charged debates surrounding immigration policies, a groundbreaking study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) has brought data to the forefront. The study reveals that undocumented immigrants contributed $96.7 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2022, challenging the perception that they are a financial burden on public resources.

Gambia Bar Association Welcomes ECOWAS-Backed Special Tribunal for Justice and Accountability

December 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) has commended the decision by the Authority of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government to establish a Special Tribunal in The Gambia. The announcement was made during the 66th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS, marking a significant milestone in The Gambia’s transitional justice process.

Gambia-Senegal Forum Urges Bold Steps for Economic Transformation

December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia and Senegal are charting a path toward economic transformation, but a bold leap in collaboration is needed to realize their full potential. It’s in this context that the second edition of the Senegalese-Gambian Economic, Commercial, and Investment Forum opened on Thursday with calls for stronger bilateral cooperation to harness the economic potential of the two neighboring nations.

Survey – Seven in Ten Gambians Consider Leaving: Survey Exposes Economic Struggles

December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A significant proportion of Gambians are contemplating emigration as a means to escape economic hardship and secure better job opportunities, according to a new Afrobarometer survey released on International Migrants Day. The study reveals that nearly seven in ten Gambians (68%) have considered leaving the country, a sharp rise from 56% in 2018.

Recent News

Madrassah Education: Report Highlights Key Challenges as Stakeholders Push for Reform

TANGO Hosts Inaugural End-of-Year Convergence to Celebrate Successes and Chart Future Path

Senegalese Private Sector Calls for Stronger Trade and Policy Coordination with Gambia

Gambia-Senegal Relationship: A Call for Strategic Reevaluation

Gambia’s Central Bank Urged to Adopt Green Monetary Tools Amid Climate Challenges

The Gambia Grapples with Migration Crisis Amidst Repatriations and Economic Challenges

Undocumented Immigrants Contribute $96.7 Billion in Taxes Annually, Study Reveals

Gambia Bar Association Welcomes ECOWAS-Backed Special Tribunal for Justice and Accountability

Gambia-Senegal Forum Urges Bold Steps for Economic Transformation

Survey – Seven in Ten Gambians Consider Leaving: Survey Exposes Economic Struggles

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