Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) — Buah Saidy, the governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), announced a significant policy shift revealing the introduction of a single exchange rate policy to stabilize the national currency, the dalasi.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO), with funding from Freedom House through USAID, has successfully reviewed and validated a crucial human rights report prepared by civil society organizations (CSOs) in The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant development following a public demonstration, the leadership of the National Assembly held a closed-door dialogue with members of the Concerned Citizens Group behind Monday’s peaceful march.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a message marking the Islamic New Year, former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh extended greetings to his supporters while seeking forgiveness and calling for national unity. Addressing his followers from his current residence in Equatorial Guinea, Jammeh’s tone was notably reflective and conciliatory.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow, has announced that security officials occupying positions and individuals holding sensitive information within the government will undergo vetting under the proposed National Vetting Agency.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a exclusive interview with The Gambia Journal, Dr. Hamadi Sowe, a seasoned midwifery professional with over a decade of experience across the Gambia, strongly condemned the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), emphasizing that it holds no health benefits and should not be performed by health practitioners.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant display of maritime vigilance and cooperation, the Gambia Navy, in collaboration with the Gambia Immigration Department and the State Intelligence Services, intercepted 49 migrants at sea around Barra on July 16, 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) Alioune Tine, president of the Afrikajom Centre, has called upon President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to ensure the completion of agreements signed with Diakaye.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a private and subdued ceremony, former Senegalese First Lady Marième Faye returned to Dakar to celebrate the wedding of her son, Ibrahima Sall.
Five senior UN officials have welcomed the decision by The Gambia to uphold its ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling it a critical win for women’s and girls’ rights.
