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Senegal: Saint-Louis International Airport Opens for Business

December 10, 2023

If you want to get to Saint-Louis, the major city in northern Senegal, you now have a choice between land and air. On Thursday, December 7, 2023, following the inaugural flight by the national airline, Air Senegal, the Minister of Air Transport and Airport Infrastructure Development, Antoine Mbengue, handed over the certification of this infrastructure to the Managing Director of AIBD SA, Abdoulaye Dièye.

Columbia Apprehends Infamous Cocaine Exporter to Gambia

December 9, 2023

Global law enforcement authorities have made significant progress in apprehending a highly elusive drug trafficker in Europe. Diallo Ahmadou Boye, a 32-year-old French national known by the nickname “Mbappé,” was ultimately apprehended a fortnight ago after years of eluding law enforcement…

The Gambia on Energy Offensive with Five Deals Signed in 2023

December 9, 2023

The Gambia has inked five agreements to promote growth and collaboration, underscoring its dedication to developing its energy sector. The offshore basin of The Gambia has a lot of potential for oil development because of its closeness to Senegal’s 231-million-barrel Sangomar field.

U.S Indicts Gambia on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

December 9, 2023

The US National Marine Fisheries Service has identified The Gambia and six other nations for trading

Gambia Seduced by China’s Spreading Military Tentacles in Africa

December 9, 2023

The People’s Republic of China is working hard to establish stronger military ties and a more consistent military presence in African countries. This ambition was reaffirmed at China’s recently concluded third China-Africa Peace and Security Forum… And Gambia likes it.

Inside India’s Deadly Pharma Industry, One Year After 77 Gambian Kids Died of AKI

December 9, 2023

Claims from The Gambia regarding possibly lethal Indian-made cough syrups prompted India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), the country’s drug regulator, to conduct statewide risk-based inspections in 2022 and 2023.

Navigating Cultural Dynamics in Tackling Gender-based Violence

December 8, 2023

Some traditions normalise wife beating as an expression of and an inalienable component of love and marriage. Culture is a major factor constraining efforts to eradicate the gender-based violence in all its manifestations. Engaging community gatekeepers is, therefore, crucial to the campaign against FGM, for instance, to gain acceptance and reduce conflict.

27 New Attorneys Take Oath Before Chief Justice Hassan Jallow

December 8, 2023

On Thursday, 27 new attorneys were welcomed to the legal profession by Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow, who praised their devotion, diligence, and hard work. He exhorted them to preserve court integrity, pursue further studies, and pursue personal development.

Gambian Scientist Advocates for Developing Countries at Global Climate Summit

December 8, 2023

https://play.publicradio.org/web/o/minnesota/podcasts/climate_cast/2023/12/07/231207_Climate_Cast_Loss_and_Damage_Fund_(Dampha)_20231207_128.mp3 On the first day of the 28th United Nations climate change conference, known as

ECOWAS Court Refuses to Recognize Niger’s Junta, Rejects Request to Lift Sanctions

December 7, 2023

West Africa’s top court on Thursday rejected a request by Niger’s junta for a lifting of coup-related sanctions imposed by its neighbors, ruling that the junta is unconstitutional and therefore lacks the authority to make such a request.

Recent News

Senegal: Saint-Louis International Airport Opens for Business

Columbia Apprehends Infamous Cocaine Exporter to Gambia

The Gambia on Energy Offensive with Five Deals Signed in 2023

U.S Indicts Gambia on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

Gambia Seduced by China’s Spreading Military Tentacles in Africa

Inside India’s Deadly Pharma Industry, One Year After 77 Gambian Kids Died of AKI

Navigating Cultural Dynamics in Tackling Gender-based Violence

27 New Attorneys Take Oath Before Chief Justice Hassan Jallow

Gambian Scientist Advocates for Developing Countries at Global Climate Summit

ECOWAS Court Refuses to Recognize Niger’s Junta, Rejects Request to Lift Sanctions

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