Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Senegalese government’s crackdown on tax compliance in the media sector is intensifying. Following the seizure of the bank accounts of Avenir Communication, the publisher of the newspaper “Le Quotidien,” the government of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has also blocked the accounts of the Walfadjri press group for the same reason.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In the civil suit filed by Abdoulaye Thiam against Aisha Fatty, Eco Bank and Guaranty Trust Bank (GT Bank) have on Wednesday submitted detailed account statements of the first defendant, Aisha Fatty, following a directive from Hon. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court of The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The United States Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, spoke on Wednesday with The Gambia’s President, Adama Barrow, about their shared commitment to democratic principles and the protection of human rights, including the rights of women and girls.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambian government has announced a further reduction in the price of fertilizer, offering a significant subsidy to support the country’s farming community. The price of a bag of fertilizer has been decreased from D1150 to D1100, representing an additional subsidy of about 24 million on top of the 50% subsidy provided last year.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Ensa Badjie, also known as “Jesus,” a former Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force, has died on Thursday of a protracted illness.
Gambiaj.com – (BRUSSELS, Belgium) – On Wednesday, the European Union (EU) unveiled a detailed ten-part strategic plan to implement its newly adopted pact on migration and asylum. The new legislation, which aims to overhaul the EU’s approach to migration and asylum, is set to come into effect by mid-2026.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – June 13, 2024 – The Directorate of Customs Union and Taxation of the ECOWAS Commission convened a crucial meeting from June 10th to 13th, 2024, to review and enhance the implementation of the New ECOWAS Transit Procedure.
Gambiaj.com – (ATLANTA, United States of America) – In a bid to challenge the presidency in the 2026 elections, a group of Gambians living abroad are forming a new alliance with the support of Gambia’s stakeholders. This initiative aims to unite diverse viewpoints and opinions to address the pressing issues facing the nation.
Gambiaj.com – (HARARE, Zimbabwe) – In a formal ceremony held today at the Zimbabwe State House, Her Excellency Dr. Fatoumata Jahumpa Ceesay, High Commissioner of the Republic of Gambia to Zimbabwe, presented her credentials to President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Gambiaj.com – (BUSUMBALA, The Gambia) – Dr. Demba Sabally, a prominent member of the National People’s Party (NPP), has issued a stark warning to his fellow militants in Busumbala. Speaking at a political event honoring Ramou Sabally, another key NPP figure, Dr. Sabally cautioned that peace would be elusive for Gambians should the United Democratic Party (UDP) ascend to power.