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Despite Behind-the-Scenes Negotiations, Senegal’s Political Tension Persists

February 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Ten days after President Macky Sall announced the postponement of the presidential election in Senegal, tensions remain high among the opposition and civil society, despite relative calm in the capital, Dakar. Behind the scenes, efforts are being made to ease tensions through dialogue between the presidency and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who has been in prison since July.

Mystery Remains on Identity of Man Found Dead in Plane’s Wheel Well From Banjul, Two Years Ago

February 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Two years after a shocking discovery at Gatwick Airport, the identity of a man found frozen in the right-hand wheel of a jet that had arrived from Banjul in The Gambia remains a mystery. The British coroner’s court of West Sussex determined on Wednesday that the man had died of hypothermia.

Liberia Appoints Country’s First Female Minister of Defense

February 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – President Joseph Boakai of Liberia appointed Rtd. Brigadier General Geraldine George as the interim Minister of Defense, marking the first time a woman has held this position.

Africell Gambia launches 5G

February 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Africell Gambia has launched 5G; ultra broadband is currently available in Banjul, Fajara, Kairaba Avenue, Senegambia, and Brusubi.

EU Visa Sanctions – Gambia Was a Guinea Pig for Pressure and Compliance

February 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The European Union’s imposition of visa sanctions on The Gambia, aimed at compelling cooperation on deportations, seems to have led to a new willingness to accept deportation flights from EU states. The Gambia is the only country against which the EU has implemented visa sanctions, which were introduced by amendments to the EU Visa Code in 2019.

Local Government Authorities Sensitized on Gender-Based Violence and Women’s Land Access

February 14, 2024

The National Coordinating Organization for Farmers Association, the Gambia (NACOFAG), has undertaken a significant initiative to sensitize local government authorities on preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and enhancing women’s access to land.

Gambia’s New Constitution – International Envoy Set to Team up with Government

February 14, 2024

Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, an International Idea Resource Person and Special Envoy of ECOWAS, visited the State House in The Gambia to kickstart a joint mission involving the United Nations and International Idea. The mission aims to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice and the National Assembly on drafting a new constitution for the country before the end of the year.

Stalled Mental Health Bill 2019 – Ministry Officials Lobby National Assembly Members

February 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The National Mental Health Program, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, recently organized an awareness forum for members of the National Assembly in The Gambia. The forum aimed to shed light on the Mental Health Bill 2019, which is yet to be enacted, and to rally support from lawmakers for its implementation.

GCCI Launches Intellectual Property Project to Boost SME Competitiveness

February 14, 2024

The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) recently inaugurated its intellectual property project, aiming to bolster the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those led by women. The launch event, held on Tuesday, garnered significant interest from regulatory bodies and the business community.

Bundung Highway – Minister Expresses Displeasure Over Delays, Demands Swift Action

February 14, 2024

The Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure (MOTWI), Ebrima Sillah, has voiced dissatisfaction with the slow progress of the Bundung Highway construction project. The highway, long plagued by decay, has been a source of frustration for commuters in the Kanifing Municipality, linking Serekunda and Latrikunda Sabiji.

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Despite Behind-the-Scenes Negotiations, Senegal’s Political Tension Persists

Mystery Remains on Identity of Man Found Dead in Plane’s Wheel Well From Banjul, Two Years Ago

Liberia Appoints Country’s First Female Minister of Defense

Africell Gambia launches 5G

EU Visa Sanctions – Gambia Was a Guinea Pig for Pressure and Compliance

Local Government Authorities Sensitized on Gender-Based Violence and Women’s Land Access

Gambia’s New Constitution – International Envoy Set to Team up with Government

Stalled Mental Health Bill 2019 – Ministry Officials Lobby National Assembly Members

GCCI Launches Intellectual Property Project to Boost SME Competitiveness

Bundung Highway – Minister Expresses Displeasure Over Delays, Demands Swift Action

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