Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has announced the resumption of driver’s license production after several months of disruption due to contractual disputes. Applicants who applied for licenses between March and June 2024 are now advised to collect their documents from GPF licensing outlets in Banjul and Kanifing.
Gambiaj.com – (NIAMEY, Niger) – A series of ambushes and explosions across military-run Niger killed at least 12 soldiers and wounded 30 others recently, the army announced on state-run television Wednesday.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – InnovaRx Global Health has announced the establishment of the prestigious “Aja Fatim Mbenga Lifetime Service Award,” also known as “The Fine Award,” which will recognize Gambian women who have demonstrated extraordinary service and dedication to their country and communities.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – As Senegal prepares for its snap parliamentary elections on November 17, economic concerns and delays in critical financial support threaten to dominate the political landscape. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, barely five months into his presidency, set the stage for these elections after dissolving the opposition-led National Assembly last Thursday, citing gridlock over budget reforms.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In ongoing investigations into the financial and administrative practices of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), former Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jaja Cham has shed light on critical issues, including the issuance of loans and the procurement of 19 trucks under his leadership.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) issued a stern condemnation on Wednesday in response to terrorist attacks that struck Mali’s capital, Bamako, on Tuesday.
Gambiaj.com – The European Union (EU) and Guinea-Bissau have signed a new protocol under the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA), allowing EU vessels to fish in Guinea-Bissau’s waters for a period of five years.
Gambiaj.com – (OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso) – Jihadist groups in Burkina Faso have escalated attacks on civilians, often in retaliation against communities for refusing to join their ranks or allegedly collaborating with government troops, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – Nigerian Senator Ned Nwoko has endorsed Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara for the position of Commonwealth Secretary-General. Nwoko, who chairs the Nigerian Senate Committee on Reparation & Repatriation, voiced his backing for Tangara, citing the Gambian diplomat’s extensive experience and visionary leadership.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – On Tuesday, in Dakar, Senegal’s Minister of Justice, Ousmane Diagne, officially inaugurated the Financial Judicial Pool (PJF), a newly established court designed to enhance the nation’s response to economic and financial crimes.
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