Senegal and Guinea-Bissau Begin Reviewing Land Border Markers
November 24, 2023
On Tuesday, November 17, in Dakar, Senegal, negotiations to establish a joint commission to examine land
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Newcastle’s Yankuba Minteh: ‘It’s a great opportunity for me’
November 24, 2023
Following a bright start to his loan spell at Feyenoord, Yankuba Minteh believes he is “developing
Inside Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson: what makes the striker tick from those who watched him in Senegal and Spain
November 24, 2023
Nicolas Jackson attracted the most fans as Senegal trained in Diamniadio for their double World Cup
ECOWAS Calls for Increased Social Protection Systems Across West Africa
November 23, 2023
Prof. Fatou SOW SARR, ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affair, stated that social protection is a key driver in the achievement of the ECOWAS vision 2050, which is aligned with the five pillars of the ECOWAS Community Strategic Framework: Peace, Security & Stability, Governance, Sustainable Development, and Social Inclusion.
Expired IDs, Drivers’ Licenses in Circulation Valid Until Semlex Resumes Work
November 23, 2023
The Gambia Police Force has today announced that the expired documents in circulation will be considered valid until the matter between the state and Semlex is resolved.
“Bai Lowe Tried to Make Amends for Something Beyond Repair”
November 23, 2023
Bai Lowe is alleged to have been a member of Gambian ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh’s notorious death squad known as the “patrol team” or “Junglers”.
Senegal’s Army Chief Pays Courtesy Call on VP Jallow
November 22, 2023
General Mbaye Cissé, the Chief of General Staff of the Senegalese Armed Forces, paid His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, the Vice President of the Gambia, a courtesy call today.
$60 Million for The Gambia to Unlock Growth and Climate Resilience
November 22, 2023
The International Development Association (IDA) has been granted $60 million in funding by the World Bank board to assist the Government of The Gambia in realizing its full potential for productivity and strengthening its resilience to climate change.
Semlex Won’t Issue IDs, Drivers Licenses Until Contract is Settled
November 22, 2023
Semlex, the company that makes Gambian ID cards and driver licenses, demands that the government of The Gambia enter into a full contract renewal with the company before it resumes operations, according to The Standard Newspaper, which cited a reliable source with knowledge of the country’s biometric document operations. Since Sunday, Semlex has not conducted business in The Gambia.
‘Hospital Fees, Documents, Govt Services Charges to Rise Up to 300 Percent’, Pres Barrow
November 22, 2023
President Adama Barrow announced on Day 2 of his Meet the Peoples Tour that fees for obtaining administrative and national documents, as well as other public services like hospital consultations and treatments, compound transactions, court summonses, and so forth, will increase generally by 150 to 300 percent.
