Gambiaj.com – (LUANDA) – The Gambia Swimming & Aquatic Sports Association has made a significant splash at the XVI African Aquatics Swimming & Open Water Championship 2024 in Luanda, Angola. The event, held from April 30 to May 5, has not only showcased top-tier talent but also hosted the Elective Congress of the African Aquatic continent’s Executive Board.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – Muhammed Barry, the accused in the Manse Beach murder case, has been remanded to the Mile Two Central Prison by Magistrate Ebrima Colley of the Kanifing Magistrate Court. The remand follows Magistrate Colley’s decision to transfer the case to the High Court due to its gravity.
Gambiaj.com – (ASTI) – In a tragic turn of events, an 18-year-old asylum seeker, Mafugi Manneh, an asylum seeker from the Gambia, lost his life after being viciously attacked in Canelli’s Piazza Carlo Gancia on the evening of Tuesday, April 30 by Pakistani migrants.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey spoke with President Adama Barrow of The Gambia on Thursday, discussing various issues including bilateral ties, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and the upcoming Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Banjul.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) The Migration and Sustainable Development in The Gambia Project highlights the crucial role of Africa’s diaspora in facilitating economic, social, political, and cultural exchange.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Neo Themis, an energy company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of The Gambia (GoG) through the Minister of Petroleum and Energy for the development, financing, construction, and operation of several solar PV power plants. This agreement, signed on the 12th of April in Banjul, marks the first independent power producer (IPP) project in the country moving to revolutionize The Gambia’s energy landscape.
Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU) – Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló confirmed on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, that the Guinean authorities have not received any official notification from the Central African Republic regarding the international arrest warrant issued against former President François Bozizé.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – The Senegalese wrestling world is in mourning following the death of Gaston Mbengue, one of its most prominent promoters. Known as “The Don King,” he passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, at Bellevue Clinic around 8:30 p.m. after a long illness.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Today, as Labour Day is observed in The Gambia, the nation joins the global community in recognizing the vital contributions of workers and the pivotal role of labour in national development. This year’s theme, “Accelerating job creation for economic growth,” highlights a commitment to advancing the country’s prosperity through meaningful employment generation and economic transformation.
Gambiaj.com – (BANUJL) – Green Up Gambia, a leading environmental organization, has unveiled an ambitious plan to restore lost natural forest cover and create over one million jobs for young people across the Sahel region. The initiative, known as the Great Green Wall, aims to plant over 250 million trees, revitalizing landscapes and combating climate change.