ECOWAS is organizing in-mission training for staff officers deployed to the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) from July 8 to 12, 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Women Journalist Association of The Gambia (WoJAG) has expressed deep concern over reports of physical, verbal, and cyber-attacks on two of its members, Kaddy Jawo of Malagen and Jainaba Sonko of QTV Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a significant move towards ensuring national interests, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the establishment of a Committee to review contracts concluded in strategic sectors.
By Sandy Ong and Emma Bryce Gambiaj.com – There’s mounting evidence that heat is detrimental for
the Gambia’s Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, alongside her Senegalese counterpart, Daouda Ngom, Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition, have pledged to protect the forest covers of both countries.
Gambiaj.com – (ISTANBUL, Turkiye) – Istanbul-based Karmod has announced that preparations are in the final stages for new housing projects in The Gambia and two other African countries. The company released a statement on Wednesday detailing its plans to undertake large-scale housing developments in these regions.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – In a significant move to bolster regional industrial development, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, met with Ms. Fatou Haidara, Deputy Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Gambiaj.com – (MOMBASA, Kenya) – The Shakahola massacre trial in Kenya entered its third day on Wednesday, July 10, with Pastor Paul MacKenzie being tried in the Shanzu court, Mombasa, for allegedly forcing 429 of his followers to starve to death to “meet Jesus Christ.”
Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – A sudden kerosene shortage at Modibo Keïta International Airport in Bamako, Mali, has brought significant disruption to airline operations. According to a letter from the director of the National Civil Aviation Agency, the fuel supply will be unavailable from Tuesday, July 9, to Monday, July 15, forcing airlines to modify or cancel flights.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a momentous event held at the Police Headquarters, the Gambia Police Force celebrated the promotion of 207 senior officers, including DSPs, superintendents, CSPs, ACPs, commissioners, and AIGs. The decoration ceremony, a significant milestone in the careers of the officers, was graced by an array of distinguished guests and dignitaries.