Gambiaj.com – According to the 2023 Gambia Food Insecurity Survey, around 30% of households in the country experience food insecurity. Clearly, The Gambia is dealing with an insidious crisis that threatens the foundation of its agrarian society.
Gambiaj.com – The secretary general at the Office of the President, Salimatou Touray, is leading a high-level investigation team in Cuba to probe reports of economic malfeasance and an alleged fracas between Ambassador Sheikh Tijan Hydara and his deputy, Vincent Mendy.
Gambiaj.com – In a dramatic turn of events at the trial for the shooting of police officers, Ousainou Bojang took the stand to give his testimony, denying the charges against him and alleging mistreatment by the police.
Gambiaj.com – Senegal’s President Macky Sall has announced a general amnesty bill for incidents related to the political unrest that has plagued the country since 2021. The announcement comes amidst a serious crisis surrounding the postponement of the presidential election.
Gambiaj.com – Speaking at the President Adama Barrow peace award ceremony, Hamat Bah, the Minister of Tourism and Culture, urged the business community operating in The Gambia to alleviate the financial strain on Gambians by reducing the cost of essential goods before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Gambiaj.com – Uzbekistan on Monday handed out sentences to twenty-one people, including one Indian, linked to the deaths of 68 minors who consumed a contaminated cough syrup produced in India.
Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Ferry Services (GFS) has announced the resumption of its traffic operations linking the Banjul-Barra crossing points.
Gambiaj.com – On Monday, February 26, 2024, the Department of Fisheries in The Gambia commenced a nine-day course aimed at enhancing the capacities of Fisheries Inspectors and Gambia Navy personnel in port inspection procedures.
Gambiaj.com – On Saturday, 24th February, Mr. Mamour M Mbenga, popularly known as Kifa Barham, a renowned Journalist, Sports Development Manager, and CEO of Africa Sports Agency (ASA), visited the Executive Members of the Banjul Sports Committee (BSC) to discuss sports development programs and challenges faced by stakeholders in the industry.
Gambiaj/com – Baboucarr Njie, the Managing Director of the Gambia National Petroleum Company (GNPC), is set to speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris, scheduled for May 14-15. Njie’s presentation will focus on highlighting investment opportunities within The Gambia’s oil and gas sector, aiming to attract global financiers and technology providers to capitalize on the nation’s untapped energy prospects.