Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – On Wednesday, Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, informed the Cabinet of significant strides in implementing the presidential directive aimed at rationalizing public expenditure.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – The Gambia’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dawda A. Jallow, has strongly defended the new draft constitution, which is intended to fortify the West African nation’s democratic framework after years of autocratic rule.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a significant political development, Head of State Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Aminata Touré as the new High Representative of the President of the Republic. This role was previously held by Moustapha Niasse. The appointment marks a notable shift in Senegalese politics, reflecting the evolving dynamics within the country’s leadership.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has announced the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates. This year’s examination saw a total of 18,042 candidates from 148 Senior Secondary Schools across The Gambia, marking a 4.88% increase from last year’s entry figure of 17,201 candidates.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Taiwanese passport holders can now travel to The Gambia without the need for a visa, as announced by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In the ongoing transformation of the Gambia Police Force, key stakeholders gathered on Tuesday for a pivotal validation workshop. The event, which included the participation of regional governors, chiefs, Alkalolus, Seyfolus, youth leaders, and women’s organizations, provided an essential platform for reviewing and refining the new police bill.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In its latest issue, The Continent magazine delves into the entrenched financial exploitation of African nations by global investment firms, emphasizing the complex relationship between resource extraction and debt dependency.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Vice President of The Gambia, H.E. Mohammed B.S. Jallow, held a pivotal meeting this afternoon with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group. The delegation was accompanied by the Minister of Finance, reflecting the high level of importance the government places on the discussions.
Gambiaj.com – (WASHIGNTON, United States) – Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump, revising the charges related to his efforts to subvert the 2020 election.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The judiciary has been bolstered with the appointment of eight new judges to serve in the High Court of The Gambia. The appointments, announced through a press release from the Office of the Chief Justice, were made under Section 138(2) of the Gambian Constitution.