Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 to Position West Africa as Global Energy Powerhouse
March 19, 2024
A West Africa-focused roundtable will highlight the countries of Senegal, Guinea-Conakry, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia
A West Africa-focused roundtable will highlight the countries of Senegal, Guinea-Conakry, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia
Gambiaj.com – The Gambia’s star female sprinter, Gina Bass has brilliantly won gold in 11.36s,in the ongoing 13th African Games, therefore improving on her silver from Rabat 2019.
Gambiaj.com – The high court has begun hearing the main trial of the man accused of killing three riot police officers near Sukuta last year. The proceedings on Monday saw the testimony of the sixth witness, police officer Ebou Sowe, who detailed his actions on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of September 2023 in obtaining the statement of Ousainou Bojang, the first accused person.
Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs of The Gambia has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the circulation of fake news concerning a purported funding opportunity. The Ministry clarified that it has not entered into any agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) or the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for an US$ 11 billion funding agreement to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Gambiaj.com – Wallidan, a prominent 1st division club in the Gambia Football Federation League One, is grieving the loss of one of its dynamic players, Moses Jassey. Moses tragically lost his life on Sunday, 18 March, during a perilous journey known as the “back way syndrome,” attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea.
Gambiaj.com – Karanta Darboe, a notorious figure in fraudulent activities, has allegedly perpetrated a scam in the Cape Point area of Bakau, walking away with D100,000 in fake currency exchange. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, 15th March, around 11am, at the AMM Forex Bureau.
Gambiaj.com – On returning from her maiden mission to The Gambia, West Africa, Grenadian-born educator Dr. Ansha Clement says she sought to “ignite young minds with the wonders of science education.”
Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has taken a significant step towards expanding the Banjul Port and constructing a deep-sea port in Sanyang by issuing a Notice of Award to Albayrak of Turkey for the concession. The decision follows stiff competition and revenue losses faced by the port.
Gambiaj.com – Personnel of The Gambia Police Force (GPF) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, apprehending three Sierra Leonean nationals for joint possession of substantial quantities of prohibited and controlled drugs.
Gambiaj.com – The National Assembly of The Gambia has on Monday deliberated on the Women (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to repeal the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The bill has ignited passionate debates among lawmakers, with differing views on whether to uphold or repeal the existing law criminalizing the practice.