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RSF Urges Senegal’s New President to Ensure Press Freedom and Safety

Gambiaj.com – Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has presented proposals to the new President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, aimed at enhancing the management of the media in the country. The director of RSF’s sub-Saharan executive office, Sadibou Marong, expressed hope that President Faye would implement the proposals outlined in his program book to advance press freedom in Senegal.

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Britain’s Defence Dilemma: Echoes of 1938 as Calls for Rearmament Grow

Gambiaj.com – By Professor Andrew Dorman

In January 2024, General Sir Patrick Sanders, head of the British Army, raised concerns about parallels between the current global situation and the lead-up to World War II, questioning whether the world is at a “1938 moment.” He is not alone in his apprehension, as Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, have also voiced similar sentiments.

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Gambia Armed Forces Graduates Officers and Cadets from Refresher Training Program

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) celebrated the graduation of 20 Officers and 12 Officer Cadets from a refresher training program on Wednesday, 3rd April 2024. The ceremony, held at the Gambia Armed Forces Training School (GAFTS) in Bakau, marked the successful completion of a four-week course designed to enhance the officers’ skills in planning and executing operations.

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Inspector General of Police Meets Task Force to Combat “Kush” in Banjul

Gambiaj.com – The Inspector General of Police, Seedy Mukhtar Touray, convened with the Task Force established to combat the proliferation of “Kush,” a potent form of cannabis, on Thursday, April 4, in Banjul. This Task Force, comprised of experts from the Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Ministry of Health, aims to develop robust strategies to tackle the challenges posed by the use and distribution of “Kush.”

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Gambia Revenue Authority Defends Duty Stamp Contract with SICPA

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has defended its decision to sign a duty stamp contract with Swiss company SICPA amidst criticism from various quarters. The Commissioner General of GRA, Yankuba Darboe, addressed journalists yesterday, stating that the criticism is unfounded and based on a misunderstanding of the contract’s contents.

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