Gambiaj.com – (TALLINDING) – The leader of The Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), Ousainu Darboe, has launched a scathing attack on the government, attributing what he described as ‘massive government corruption’ to the ruling National People’s Party (NPP)’s alliance with the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) party.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to infrastructural development by signing a monumental contract agreement for its Road Network Project with Longjian Roads and Bridges Company. This project, fully funded by local taxes, marks a milestone in KMC’s efforts to enhance transportation infrastructure within the municipality.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJULINDING) – A recent report by Jason Toussaint, an ethical animal welfare advocate based in Banjulinding, has revealed that The Gambia’s poultry industry faces significant challenges despite its importance to the country’s economy. In 2022, Gambia imported $40.1k worth of poultry, ranking it as the 177th largest importer globally. The Netherlands and France were the primary sources of these imports.
Gambiaj.com – (COPENHAGEN) – Apollo, a leading European tour company, is set to offer a unique winter experience for tourists seeking sandy beaches, unique nature encounters, and warm hospitality in The Gambia, Africa’s gentlest coast. The company’s direct flights from Copenhagen to The Gambia will commence on November 5, 2024, and continue until April 1, 2025, providing travelers with an exciting opportunity to explore this vibrant destination.
Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO) – In Mali, the Constitutional Court’s recent judgment on the end of the transition period has sparked controversy. The ruling, issued on Thursday, April 25, was published in the Official Journal on the 26th and revealed to the general public on Saturday.
Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU) – The Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) of Guinea-Bissau reports that a prosecutor was arrested on Sunday, April 21st, for suspected drug trafficking upon arrival in Lisbon from a flight from Bissau. The public relations office’s statement did not identify the prosecutor who was detained. But trustworthy sources in Bissau have informed Gambiaj.com that Eduardo Mancanha is the prosecutor under investigation. Mancanha was given permission to study for a PhD in Portugal.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA) – The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has dispatched an Election Observation Mission to Togo to oversee the legislative and regional elections scheduled for 29 April 2024. The mission, consisting of 40 observers, is being led by the former Vice-President of The Gambia, Mrs Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang.
Gambiaj.com – (LONDON) – Amnesty International has released its annual report for 2023–24, highlighting a crucial
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The police have arrested Ismaila Faye from Bassori, a suspect linked to a robbery at a Western Union bureau in Farato Bojang Kunda on April 17. Faye allegedly disguised himself as a customer, threatened an employee with a knife, and fled with D75,126 after binding and gagging the victim.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a second call to all vehicle owners around the Denton Bridge to clear their vehicles from the highway by paying their Customs duty and taxes. This move comes as The Gambia prepares to host the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in a few days, with significant efforts being made to clear the roads within the Greater Banjul Area.