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Undocumented Immigrants Contribute $96.7 Billion in Taxes Annually, Study Reveals

December 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (TEXAS, United States) – Amid the emotionally charged debates surrounding immigration policies, a groundbreaking study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) has brought data to the forefront. The study reveals that undocumented immigrants contributed $96.7 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2022, challenging the perception that they are a financial burden on public resources.

Gambia Bar Association Welcomes ECOWAS-Backed Special Tribunal for Justice and Accountability

December 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) has commended the decision by the Authority of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government to establish a Special Tribunal in The Gambia. The announcement was made during the 66th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS, marking a significant milestone in The Gambia’s transitional justice process.

Gambia-Senegal Forum Urges Bold Steps for Economic Transformation

December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia and Senegal are charting a path toward economic transformation, but a bold leap in collaboration is needed to realize their full potential. It’s in this context that the second edition of the Senegalese-Gambian Economic, Commercial, and Investment Forum opened on Thursday with calls for stronger bilateral cooperation to harness the economic potential of the two neighboring nations.

Survey – Seven in Ten Gambians Consider Leaving: Survey Exposes Economic Struggles

December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A significant proportion of Gambians are contemplating emigration as a means to escape economic hardship and secure better job opportunities, according to a new Afrobarometer survey released on International Migrants Day. The study reveals that nearly seven in ten Gambians (68%) have considered leaving the country, a sharp rise from 56% in 2018.

Africa’s Escalating Security Crisis: A Year of Divide Between Stability, Extremism, and Foreign Meddling

December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The African continent faced an unprecedented array of security challenges in 2024, as unresolved conflicts, violent extremist insurgencies, foreign exploitation, and natural disasters converged to destabilize already fragile regions.

Report: Arms Trade in The Gambia Tangled With Loopholes and Regulation Framework

December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia faces critical challenges in regulating its arms trade as the nation is striving to align with international arms control frameworks. A recent national assessment report highlights gaps in legislative and institutional arrangements, revealing vulnerabilities that could enable illicit arms transfers in a region already grappling with instability.

Local Government Inquiry Reveals Dubious Financial Arrangements in KMC Truck Procurement

December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has uncovered intricate financial dealings surrounding the Kanifing Municipal Council’s (KMC) procurement of waste collection trucks, revealing substantial profit margins for Espace Motors and questionable practices in the loan arrangement.

The Gambia Already Facing Scrutiny Ahead of UPR Review, Concerns Over TRRC Recommendations and Amnesty Decisions

December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In January 2024, The Gambia will undergo review alongside 13 other countries during the 48th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submissions. Conducted every four to five years, the UPR provides UN member states an opportunity to report on their human rights progress and challenges.

Gambia and Senegal Seek Solutions to Trade and Energy Bottlenecks in High-Level Talks

December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia and Senegal this Thursday convened for the second edition of the Senegalese-Gambian Economic, Commercial, and Investment Forum, focusing on addressing bottlenecks in trade, energy, and infrastructure.

Nyambai Police Investigate Death of 28-Year-Old Woman Found in Well

December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – The Nyambai Police are probing the suspicious death of a 28-year-old woman from Jalambang village, whose lifeless body was discovered in a well on the morning of Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Recent News

Undocumented Immigrants Contribute $96.7 Billion in Taxes Annually, Study Reveals

Gambia Bar Association Welcomes ECOWAS-Backed Special Tribunal for Justice and Accountability

Gambia-Senegal Forum Urges Bold Steps for Economic Transformation

Survey – Seven in Ten Gambians Consider Leaving: Survey Exposes Economic Struggles

Africa’s Escalating Security Crisis: A Year of Divide Between Stability, Extremism, and Foreign Meddling

Report: Arms Trade in The Gambia Tangled With Loopholes and Regulation Framework

Local Government Inquiry Reveals Dubious Financial Arrangements in KMC Truck Procurement

The Gambia Already Facing Scrutiny Ahead of UPR Review, Concerns Over TRRC Recommendations and Amnesty Decisions

Gambia and Senegal Seek Solutions to Trade and Energy Bottlenecks in High-Level Talks

Nyambai Police Investigate Death of 28-Year-Old Woman Found in Well

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