Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Information in The Gambia has issued a statement refuting false reports circulating online regarding the repurposing of a water tank in Foni Kansala. The ministry clarified that these reports are misleading and inaccurate.
Gambiaj.com – The residents of Njau Sawalo, Upper Saloum, were horrified, incensed, and disheartened to see a bunch of workers felling their mahogany trees. The community reacted quickly, as they believed that the village head, or Alkalo, was not aware of the activity. They quickly got in touch with a member of the National Assembly to find out who had permission to take down the tree.
Gambiaj.com – The United Democratic Party (UDP) is experiencing internal turmoil as debates escalate over the party’s leadership and its strategy for the 2026 presidential elections. The focus of the debate centers around Ousainou Darboe, the current party leader, and his potential decision to remain the UDP’s flag bearer for the upcoming elections.
Gambiaj.com – In a press release issued Monday, the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) operating in The Gambia have expressed their dismay over unilateral decisions made by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs regarding petroleum product pricing. The OMCs, serving as suppliers of petroleum products, employers, taxpayers, and business entities, highlighted several key grievances.
Gambiaj.com – With only a few hours remaining until the official inauguration of President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, preparations are in full swing for the solemn swearing-in and installation ceremony in Diamniadio, Senegal, scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2. The event, a tradition dating back to 1963, will see the son of Ndiandiaye assume the presidency of the Republic of Senegal.
Gambiaj.com – Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s election as the next President of Senegal has been met with congratulatory messages and warm wishes, highlighting the country’s commitment to democratic principles. The United States, in particular, has extended its congratulations, emphasizing the importance of the right to vote and the significance of democracy in ensuring liberty.
Gambiaj.com – The Knesset approved on Monday evening the so-called Al Jazeera law, giving the government temporary powers to prevent foreign news networks from operating in Israel if they are deemed by the security services to be harming national security. The law passed 71 to 10 in its second and third readings in the Knesset plenum.
Gambiaj.com – The Government of The Gambia has expressed deep concern over reports of the fatal shooting of a Gambian national residing in Germany by German police. In a press release issued Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad says it is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and assures the public that full details will be provided in due course.
Gambiaj.com – A stakeholder engagement workshop focusing on the second phase of the Gambia National Single Window project was recently convened by Nick TC Scan Gambia and the Gambia Revenue Authority. The workshop, held on March 26, 2024, at the Gambia National Single Window Office in Serrekunda, centered on discussions regarding duty waiver processes.
Gambiaj.com – To stop revenue leaks, the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has started mandating the use of digital tax stamps (DTSs) on flour and bottled water. The goal of this new system is to guarantee that all flour products and bottled water being sold in The Gambia are correctly taxed and registered.