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Government Budget Deficit Widens, Central Bank Strangely Reports Declining Inflation

February 29, 2024

The governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, Buah Saidy, revealed in a press conference that the government’s overall budget deficit had expanded to D18.5 billion (12.9% of GDP) in 2023, up from D15.3 billion (12.5% of GDP) the previous year. This increase of D3 billion was driven by a rise in total revenue and grants, which reached D31.9 billion, a 39.4% increase from the previous year.

Dr. Alieu Touray – ECOWAS Takes Steps to Enhance Intra-Community Movement

February 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is intensifying efforts to overcome obstacles hindering the smooth movement of people, goods, and services within its 15-member community. This initiative aims to bolster the implementation of its flagship protocol and expedite the establishment of an economic union, as stated by the President of the Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray.

Gambia – Multiple Kush and Drug Dealers Arrested Across Various DLEAG Stations

February 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Law enforcement agencies in The Gambia have recently made several significant drug-related arrests. Ousman Jawara, 42, from Tujereng Village, was apprehended by the Brikama DLEAG station on February 24th, 2024, with various illicit substances, including 28 parcels, 8 wraps, 3 smoking joints, and 22 tablets of codeine phosphate, concealed in different items.

Kambeng Kafo Sisters Association – Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Busumbala

February 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A new association, the Kambeng Kafo Sisters, has emerged in Busumbala, dedicated to promoting gender equality and economic empowerment among women in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This non-political group engages in various activities, including tailoring, soap making, food processing, and tie and dye, with the goal of fostering unity, cooperation, and community development.

Fight in Gambia Havana Embassy – Vincent Mendy and Sheikh Tijan Hydara Spill it

February 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a shocking development, Ambassador Sheikh Tijan Hydara, a political ally of President Adama Barrow and head of the Gambia Alliance for National Unity (GANU) party, has claimed to have suffered grievous bodily harm after an alleged assault by his deputy, Vincent Mendy, during a meeting in Havana.

Contribution – The Kush Crisis: Blowing Gambia’s Future Up in Smoke

February 28, 2024

In a nation where over 800,000 youth currently pursue basic education with optimism, an insidious threat

Sierra Leone Ordered to Compensate Student Injured During Protest by ECOWAS Court

February 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Republic of Sierra Leone to pay $25,000 as compensation to Mohamed Morlu, a Sierra Leonean citizen, for violating his fundamental human rights. Mr. Morlu sued the government after sustaining a gunshot wound during a student protest in March 2017.

ECOWAS Court Orders Nigerian Government to Pay Trader for Rights Violation

February 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The ECOWAS Court of Justice, in a landmark judgment delivered on 28 February 2024, has held the Nigerian government liable for violating the rights of Mr. Abiodun Ilesanmi, a Nigerian trader residing in Lagos. The Court ordered the government to pay Mr. Ilesanmi Two Million Naira as compensation.

Eight Women Accused of Witchcraft Die of Poisoning in Guinea-Bissau

February 28, 2024

Eight women accused of witchcraft in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa, died of poisoning in the country’s remote

Suicide Reported at Mile II Central Prison, Raises Concerns Over Mental Health Support

February 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Journal can confirm reports of a suicide at Mile II Central Prison earlier today. The prisoner was found hanging in his cell by prison guards during a routine check. He is said to have used a makeshift rope made from his mosquito net, which was hanging.

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Government Budget Deficit Widens, Central Bank Strangely Reports Declining Inflation

Dr. Alieu Touray – ECOWAS Takes Steps to Enhance Intra-Community Movement

Gambia – Multiple Kush and Drug Dealers Arrested Across Various DLEAG Stations

Kambeng Kafo Sisters Association – Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Busumbala

Fight in Gambia Havana Embassy – Vincent Mendy and Sheikh Tijan Hydara Spill it

Contribution – The Kush Crisis: Blowing Gambia’s Future Up in Smoke

Sierra Leone Ordered to Compensate Student Injured During Protest by ECOWAS Court

ECOWAS Court Orders Nigerian Government to Pay Trader for Rights Violation

Eight Women Accused of Witchcraft Die of Poisoning in Guinea-Bissau

Suicide Reported at Mile II Central Prison, Raises Concerns Over Mental Health Support

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