The Gambia Journal

Senegal’s Government Targets Major Overhaul to Position Ports as Regional Hubs

August 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Senegalese government has set ambitious plans to transform the country into a leading maritime hub in West Africa. In a special inter-ministerial council led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday, August 20, the national strategy for the development of maritime and port infrastructure was presented, aiming to attract 2,578 billion CFA francs in investments.

Commentary – Preserving The Gambia’s FGM Law Is Only the Start

August 22, 2024

While efforts to end the practice over the last few decades have led to major successes—including banning the practice in dozens of countries and reducing the likeliness of at-risk girls from being cut by 33 percent—the recent attempt in The Gambia to reverse such laws is indicative of the persistence of harmful attitudes that perpetuate FGM.

Ghana Breaks Ground on Ambitious $12 Billion Oil Refinery Project

August 22, 2024

ACCRA – (Reuters) – Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has broken ground on the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery that the government hopes will turn the West African country into the region’s petroleum hub, but critics say the project is flawed.

Gambia Deepens Strategic Partnerships with India at 19th CII Conclave

August 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI, India) – At the 19th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Conclave in New Delhi, India, The Gambia’s Vice President, H.E. Mohammed B.S. Jallow, highlighted the country’s focus on creating a business-friendly environment that promotes investment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth.

Senegal – Bah Diakhate and Imam Ndao Released After Serving Three-Month Sentence for Spreading False News

August 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegalese activist Bah Diakhate and preacher Imam Cheikh Tidiane Ndao have been released from prison after completing their three-month sentences. The two were found guilty of spreading false news and were fined 100,000 CFA francs each.

Liver Abscess Management in The Gambia: Effective Strategies Amid Resource Limitations

August 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent retrospective study conducted at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul highlights the challenges and outcomes of managing liver abscesses in The Gambia, where advanced medical resources are scarce.

ECOWAS Reviews Progress on Wellingara-Ba Lumo Market Project in The Gambia

August 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Free Movement of Persons and Migration, conducted a monitoring and evaluation exercise from August 14 to 19, 2024, in Wellingara-Ba, The Gambia.

Novaturas Launches Historic Package Tours from the Baltic States to The Gambia

August 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a groundbreaking development for Gambian tourism, Novaturas, a leading tour operator in the Baltic States, has announced the launch of package tours from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to The Gambia.

Obama and Michelle Rally Support for Harris in DNC With Some Republicans Joining Democrats

August 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (CHICAGO, United States) – In a rousing appearance at the United Center in Chicago,

Gambia Seeks India’s Expertise in Uncovering Critical Minerals for Economic Development and Security

August 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI, India) – The Gambia is engaging in discussions with India to leverage its mining expertise in discovering critical minerals, which are deemed essential for the country’s economic development and national security.

Recent News

Senegal’s Government Targets Major Overhaul to Position Ports as Regional Hubs

Commentary – Preserving The Gambia’s FGM Law Is Only the Start

Ghana Breaks Ground on Ambitious $12 Billion Oil Refinery Project

Gambia Deepens Strategic Partnerships with India at 19th CII Conclave

Senegal – Bah Diakhate and Imam Ndao Released After Serving Three-Month Sentence for Spreading False News

Liver Abscess Management in The Gambia: Effective Strategies Amid Resource Limitations

ECOWAS Reviews Progress on Wellingara-Ba Lumo Market Project in The Gambia

Novaturas Launches Historic Package Tours from the Baltic States to The Gambia

Obama and Michelle Rally Support for Harris in DNC With Some Republicans Joining Democrats

Gambia Seeks India’s Expertise in Uncovering Critical Minerals for Economic Development and Security

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