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Gambia and Senegal Forge Partnership to Safeguard Forest Ecosystems
July 11, 2024
the Gambia’s Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, alongside her Senegalese counterpart, Daouda Ngom, Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition, have pledged to protect the forest covers of both countries.
Karmod Advances Prefabricated Housing Projects in The Gambia and Other African Nations
July 11, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (ISTANBUL, Turkiye) – Istanbul-based Karmod has announced that preparations are in the final stages for new housing projects in The Gambia and two other African countries. The company released a statement on Wednesday detailing its plans to undertake large-scale housing developments in these regions.
ECOWAS and UNIDO Strengthen Ties for Regional Industrial Development
July 11, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – In a significant move to bolster regional industrial development, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, met with Ms. Fatou Haidara, Deputy Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Kenya – Day 3 of Shakahola Massacre Trial – Chilling Testimonies from a Doctor and a Child
July 10, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (MOMBASA, Kenya) – The Shakahola massacre trial in Kenya entered its third day on Wednesday, July 10, with Pastor Paul MacKenzie being tried in the Shanzu court, Mombasa, for allegedly forcing 429 of his followers to starve to death to “meet Jesus Christ.”
Kerosene Shortage Grounds Flights at Bamako’s Modibo Keïta International Airport
July 10, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – A sudden kerosene shortage at Modibo Keïta International Airport in Bamako, Mali, has brought significant disruption to airline operations. According to a letter from the director of the National Civil Aviation Agency, the fuel supply will be unavailable from Tuesday, July 9, to Monday, July 15, forcing airlines to modify or cancel flights.
Gambia Police Force Honors 207 Promoted Senior Officers in Grand Ceremony
July 10, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a momentous event held at the Police Headquarters, the Gambia Police Force celebrated the promotion of 207 senior officers, including DSPs, superintendents, CSPs, ACPs, commissioners, and AIGs. The decoration ceremony, a significant milestone in the careers of the officers, was graced by an array of distinguished guests and dignitaries.
IMF Advises Gambia to Mitigate Debt Vulnerabilities and Strengthen Financial Resilience
July 10, 2024
The completion of this review enables an immediate disbursement of SDR 8.29 million (around US$10.95 million), bringing the total disbursement to SDR 16.6 million (US$21.9 million).
Ebrima Dibba’s Sedition Trial – Special Investigation Unit Officer Testifies
July 10, 2024
Gambiaj.com- (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The sedition trial of Ebrima Dibba continued with testimony from Prosecution Witness 2, Ousman Gibba, of the Special Investigation Unit of the police. Gibba testified regarding an audio recording in the Mandinka language, in which the accused allegedly made derogatory statements about the president.
Barrow Receives Regina Daniels and Husband in Warm Welcome
July 10, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, Gambia) – Popular Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her husband, politician Ned Nwoko,