Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Government of Türkiye has delivered 17 Cobra I armored personnel carriers to The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) as part of a Military Financial Cooperation Agreement between the two nations. This significant contribution comes as an addition to Türkiye’s longstanding support to The Gambia’s defense capabilities and military readiness.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Prominent Gambian human rights defender Madi Jobarteh has sharply criticized the government’s decision to halt a maternity ward project initiated by the Gambian Diaspora Club at Chamen Health Centre, arguing the move prioritizes foreign aid over local efforts. Jobarteh described the government’s justification for the decision as “irresponsible, dishonest, and counterproductive.”
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dawda A. Jallow has shed light on the persistent delays plaguing The Gambia’s justice delivery system, citing structural inefficiencies, outdated practices, and procedural bottlenecks as key contributing factors.
ECOWAS Commission President H.E. Omar Alieu Touray and UN Deputy Secretary-General H.E. Amina Mohammed convened in Abuja to strengthen cooperation in political stability, peace and security, human development, and regional integration.
Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK, United States) – In nine days, Donald Trump will become the first convicted felon to take the oath and serve as President of the United States. Judge Juan Merchan’s sentencing of Trump to an “unconditional discharge” places a judgment of guilt on his record just days before he officially reclaims the White House on Jan. 20.
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.
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