Gambiaj.com – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its second review of The Gambia’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement on Friday, disbursing approximately US$10.8 million to support the country’s financing needs and promote sustainable growth.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The government of The Gambia is facing mounting criticism over its increasing tendency to allocate portions of protected forests for development projects under the guise of national interest.
Gambiaj;com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the historic ties between The Gambia and Senegal, urging officials from both nations to work collaboratively towards deeper integration and sustained progress. He made these remarks on Friday during a courtesy visit from Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko at the State House.
Gambiaj.com – (Ndayane, Senegal) – The arrival of the Willem Van Rubroeck dredger ship at the port site in Ndayane marks a significant milestone in Senegal’s ambitious $1.2 billion port project. Spearheaded by DP World in partnership with the Senegalese government, the Ndayane deep-water port aims to alleviate congestion at the Autonomous Port of Dakar and elevate Senegal as a regional logistics powerhouse.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A consultancy report on Madrasas education in The Gambia has revealed critical challenges facing grade 12 school leavers, sparking urgent calls for reform. The report, reviewed during a stakeholder validation session highlighted limited English proficiency, a lack of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) opportunities, and the absence of clear pathways to higher education or professional careers as major barriers for Madrasas students.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO) marked a milestone on December 19 by hosting its first-ever end-of-year convergence. The event brought together civil society actors, members of the media, and international partners under the theme “Strengthening partnerships for sustainable development, empowering civil society to address poverty, and building a unified future.”
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Senegalese-Gambia Economic, Commercial, and Investment Forum’s second edition in Banjul spotlighted critical issues in the bilateral trade and investment relationship. Leading voices from Senegal’s private sector outlined their vision for a mutually beneficial partnership that addresses long-standing challenges and taps into shared opportunities.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – As a risk assessment specialist, I will and must emphasize that Gambia-Senegal economic, political, and security relations must be revisited to align with The Gambia’s national and economic security interests. Senegal’s economic and security dominance over The Gambia is undeniable, placing the latter in a precarious position of dependency.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a bold call for action, Foday Joof, a senior risk analyst at the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), has advocated for transformative green monetary policies to address the nation’s climate vulnerabilities. Writing for financial publication Finextra, Joof outlined a vision for integrating social and environmental considerations into the country’s financial regulations to foster a sustainable and resilient economy.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Between June and August 2024, over 500 Gambians were repatriated from Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia, shedding light on the country’s ongoing migration crisis. Despite these returns, thousands of Gambians, including young people, women, and children, continue to embark on dangerous journeys via irregular routes.
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