Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Police Force has announced a significant reshuffle of its top management, effective Monday, May 13, following the retirement of former Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Landing Bojang.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In the dynamic arena of global politics, a nation’s leader plays a role that extends far beyond domestic affairs. Today, with the rise of globalization, a president represents not just their country but also engages with the international community on various platforms. In this context, the need for a well-educated individual to hold the highest office becomes evident.
Gambiaj.com – (THE HAGUE) – Amidst the 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a notable turn of events, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) recently convened an Islamic Summit Conference session in Gambia, where the Taliban, despite lacking recognition from any of the 57 member nations, participated. The meeting, which aimed to address critical issues, including human rights in Afghanistan, witnessed the presence of a Taliban representative, raising questions about the approach to engage with the Afghan regime.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – A Sierra Leonean national, Aiah Williams, appeared before Magistrate Thomas Touray at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, facing charges of breaking into a building and stealing items valued at D107,900 from the Family Planning Association.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Lucas Galbraith, a British national with over 25 years of experience in West Africa, is in The Gambia to invest in the fruit processing business. However, he has raised concerns about the low wages paid to Gambian workers in the sector.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Yankuba Dibba, the Chief Executive Officer of the Gambia OIC Secretariat, recently provided insights into the unbuilt OIC five-star hotel, originally intended to accommodate VVIP guests during the summit. Speaking at a post-OIC press conference with Gambian media, CEO Dibba addressed questions surrounding the hotel’s failure to materialize and discussed the future steps regarding this project.
The Sexual Harassment Guidelines and code of conduct for the education sector were recently revised and evaluated by the unit with financing from the SWEED project, which aims to address significant issues affecting adolescent girls.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Maersk, the Danish ocean carrier, has announced new peak season surcharges (PSS) for shipping from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan to several African destinations.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has issued a dire warning regarding the looming food crisis in West and Central Africa, particularly during the lean period between June and August. The organization’s analysis of 17 countries in the region, including the Gambia, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Nigeria, among others, reveals that approximately 52 million people will face serious to famine-level food insecurity.