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EU External Partners Address Ongoing Challenges in North Africa and the Middle East

February 2, 2024

Sub-Saharan migrants protested against long waiting periods and Libyan military treatment at the UNHCR office in Zarzis, holding banners demanding UN protection and urging Tunisian guards not to hand refugees to the Libyan military.

One of the protestors, a 16-year-old Gambian migrant called Ousman, reported the violent raids and inhumane treatment that the migrants had been enduring at the hands of Tunisian guards.

GRTS Faces Criticism for Delayed Submission of Reports to National Assembly

February 2, 2024

The Gambia Radio and Television Service (GRTS) faced scrutiny before the National Assembly Standing Committee on Public Enterprises on February 1st, 2024, for failing to present its activity report and financial statements for the year ended December 31st, 2021.

Gambia Midfielder Ebou Adams Joins Derby On Loan

January 31, 2024

Derby County’s midfield options have been strengthened with the signing of Ebou Adams from Cardiff City. The 28-year-old has joined the Rams on loan from the Sky Bet Championship side for the remainder of the 2023/24 campaign. Adams, who has recently returned from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with Gambia, is the Rams’ second signing of the January transfer window following the addition of Charlton Athletic winger Corey Blackett-Taylor last week.

MoHERST Leads Roundtable Discussion on STI for SDGs Roadmap Project for Africa

January 31, 2024

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) held a roundtable discussion on leveraging science, technology, and innovation (STI) for Africa’s Sustainable Development Goals, involving key stakeholders and experts to develop strategies for achieving these objectives.

Moscow – Russia and Gambia Discuss Security Hotspots, Economy, OIC Summit.

January 31, 2024

Gambian Foreign Minister Momodou Tangara visited Moscow to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after participating in the Italy-Africa Summit.

Nigeria-Gambia Strengthens Taxation Expertise: CITN Trains Gambian Tax Authority Personnel

January 31, 2024

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has initiated a training program for personnel of the Gambian Revenue Authority (GRA) aimed at enhancing their skills in tax administration and management. The initiative, which is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between Nigeria and The Gambia, seeks to equip participants with modern trends and best practices in tax management.

Climate-Smart Farming Takes Root in the Gambia: USAID-funded Training Empowers Farmers

January 31, 2024

In a bid to transform traditional farming methods into sustainable, environmentally conscious practices, 125 farmers from five communities in the West Coast region of The Gambia are undergoing training in compost making and business development.

Prof. Ofori is New Interim Vice-Chancellor, University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET)

January 31, 2024

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) has announced the appointment of Professor Samuel P. Owusu-Ofori as the Interim Vice-Chancellor of the University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET), with effect from January 1, 2024, to September 31, 2024.

Government Abandons Civil Servants Planned Allowance Increment.

January 31, 2024

According to information obtained by The Point, the Gambia’s government has revoked the allowance increase that was scheduled to take effect this month, January 2024, for public servants.

ECOWAS Supports Gambia’s Judicial Reforms – Commission President Meets AG Jallow

January 31, 2024

The President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, welcomed Mr. Dawda A. Jallow, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Republic of The Gambia, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting was part of The Gambia’s ongoing efforts to implement judicial reforms.

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EU External Partners Address Ongoing Challenges in North Africa and the Middle East

GRTS Faces Criticism for Delayed Submission of Reports to National Assembly

Gambia Midfielder Ebou Adams Joins Derby On Loan

MoHERST Leads Roundtable Discussion on STI for SDGs Roadmap Project for Africa

Moscow – Russia and Gambia Discuss Security Hotspots, Economy, OIC Summit.

Nigeria-Gambia Strengthens Taxation Expertise: CITN Trains Gambian Tax Authority Personnel

Climate-Smart Farming Takes Root in the Gambia: USAID-funded Training Empowers Farmers

Prof. Ofori is New Interim Vice-Chancellor, University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET)

Government Abandons Civil Servants Planned Allowance Increment.

ECOWAS Supports Gambia’s Judicial Reforms – Commission President Meets AG Jallow

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