Gambiaj.com – (Kotu, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Health has issued a statement addressing concerns surrounding the proposed maternity ward project in Chamen village, Central River Region. The statement seeking to clarify recent developments and ensure transparency accuses the project initiators of lack of a timeline for the project’s commencement.
Gambiaj.com – (GENEVA, Switzerland) – Bernard Duhaime, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation, and guarantees of non-recurrence, has welcomed the decision of ECOWAS to establish a Special Tribunal for The Gambia, describing it as a historic move towards justice and accountability for victims of the Yahya Jammeh regime.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – Gambia International Airlines (GIA) is making a bold move to reestablish the nation’s presence in the skies, following years of absence. In a significant step toward finalizing a strategic partnership, GIA welcomed representatives from G1 Holdings, a UAE-based aviation company, on a three-day tour of facilities at the Banjul International Airport.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia experienced a revenue loss of D4.33 billion in 2024 due to duty waivers, raising concerns about the fiscal impact of such exemptions despite strides in revenue performance through improved tax administration.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Stakeholders from The Gambia’s health sector have on Wednesday launched the National Plan for the Control of Substandard and Falsified Medicinal Products. The initiative aims to safeguard public health by addressing the pressing issue of counterfeit and substandard drugs, which pose a global challenge to healthcare systems.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Hon. Halifa Sallah, National Assembly member and leader of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has called for a robust national debate on the 2024 Constitution Bill currently under deliberation in the National Assembly. Speaking at a press conference, Hon. Sallah underscored the importance of collective engagement in shaping The Gambia’s supreme law to reflect the aspirations of its citizens.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Seedy Mukhtar Touray, on Wednesday, January 8, welcomed Senegalese IGP General Mame Seydou Ndour and his high-powered delegation at the Police Headquarters in Banjul. The visit, described as “historic and pivotal,” marked the second day of General Ndour’s tour aimed at bolstering bilateral security cooperation.
The Chadian capital, N’Djamena, was on alert on Thursday after 19 people died during clashes between security forces and gunmen in the presidential complex. The assault came after President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno returned to his residence following talks with China’s Foreign Minister Wang-Yi.
Gambiaj.com – (Fajara, The Gambia) – Warrant Officer Class Two (WOII) Badjie Haruna of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has returned to The Gambia after excelling in a rigorous five-month Leadership and Management Course at the Warrant Officers’ Academy of the Nigerian Army in Jaji, Kaduna. Notably, WOII Badjie was awarded the Best Allied/Foreign Student accolade, distinguishing himself among peers from various nations.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Former Dakar mayor Khalifa Sall and the Taxawu Senegaal coalition have accused Senegalese authorities of displaying a “double standard” in handling legal cases, alleging that justice is being selectively applied to shield political allies while swiftly prosecuting opponents. This comes in the wake of the unresolved arson attack on their headquarters, which contrasts sharply with the expedited sentencing of 81 bodyguards from the Sàmm Sa Kàddu coalition.
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