Gambiaj.com – Australia’s Woodside Energy, which operates Sangomar oil and gas field in Senegal, said on Wednesday it had filed a court action in the capital Dakar over a tax assessment.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Government of The Gambia has taken a significant step towards modernizing its civil service by hiring CSM Tech, an Indian IT company, to implement a Human Resources Management Information System (HRMIS) aimed at enhancing efficiency and governance across the country.
Gambiaj.com (KERR AYIB, Senegal) – Tensions have escalated between Senegalese truckers and Gambia as dozens of trucks remain immobilized at the border. The standoff began Monday, August 5, when the Senegalese drivers decided to block traffic in with their vehicles in protest against new demands imposed by the Gambian customs administration.
The Gambia’s Foreign Minister, Mamadou Tangara, who chaired an emergency meeting of the 57-member body, made this declaration, underscoring that such acts of violence would only reinforce the resolve of those fighting for peace and justice in the region.
Gambiaj.com – As the 2024 U.S. presidential election draws closer, social media has become a pivotal arena for political campaigns, prompting Democrats to engage a new generation of influencers to sway online voters. This strategy highlights the evolving landscape of political communication and the growing importance of digital platforms in shaping public opinion.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a bid to enhance drug safety and prevent future health crises, the Medicines Control Agency (MCA) has introduced stringent guidelines for importing medicines into The Gambia. This move follows the tragic incidents of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) that resulted in the deaths of several children.
However, a detailed analysis of the nominees reveals a concerning trend: the West African bloc, represented by ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), has a disproportionately low number of nominees amidst a backdrop of significant political instability in the region.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia is set to host the 32nd edition of Intermodal Africa, the largest annual Ports and Logistics Exhibition and Conference on the continent. This prestigious event, hosted by the Gambia Ports Authority and officially endorsed by the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), will take place from Tuesday, 26 November to Thursday, 28 November, 2024, at The Kairaba Beach Hotel.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – ChildFund Gambia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), has taken a significant step towards reducing the number of out-of-school children in the country by donating 1,000 bicycles. On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, ChildFund Gambia presented the bicycles during a ceremony at their head office.
Gambiaj.com – (CONAKRY, Guinea) – Major opposition parties and civil society organizations in Guinea have announced a “dead city” operation set for next Monday in Conakry. This protest aims to denounce the ruling junta, which they accuse of attempting to consolidate power.