The Gambia Journal

The Gambia Eyes 70% Electrification with African Development Bank Backing, as Energy Minister Prepares for African Energy Week

October 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a bid to accelerate its energy transition, The Gambia is set to achieve a 70% electrification rate by the end of this year, thanks to substantial investments from the African Development Bank. This target includes electrifying 50% of rural areas, underscoring the country’s commitment to expanding access to electricity across all regions.

Senegal – Travel Restrictions on Journalist Madiambal Diagne as he Denies Possession of Diplomatic Passport

October 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a surprising development on Thursday, prominent Senegalese journalist and CEO of Avenir Communication, Madiambal Diagne, took to social media to announce that border police have been instructed to confiscate his diplomatic passport upon his departure from the country. Diagne, who is a vocal political columnist, denied ever having such a passport

SSHFC Issues Final Warning to Mortgage Defaulters, Threatens Foreclosure in Key Housing Estates

October 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) has issued

Three Senegalese Journalists Cleared of Charges Amid Crackdown on Press Freedom

October 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Three prominent Senegalese journalists—Cheikh Yérim Seck, Bougane Guèye Dani, and Kader Dia—have been released from police custody, with their respective cases dismissed. These arrests had sparked concerns about freedom of expression and press independence in the country.

Bougane Guèye Dani’s Tasty Exchange With Investigators as He is Detained for Alleged False News

October 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegalese media mogul and leader of the “Geum Sa Bop” movement, Bougane Guèye Dani, spent the night in police custody after being summoned by the country’s special cyber-security division. Guèye Dani, who was detained for allegedly spreading false information, faced questioning about comments he made criticizing a recent statement by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko concerning the nation’s financial situation.

Scandinavian Biopharma Completes Successful Pediatric Phase IIb ETVAX® Trial in The Gambia

October 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Scandinavian Biopharma has announced the successful completion of its Phase IIb pediatric trial for ETVAX®, a groundbreaking vaccine candidate aimed at combating enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), commonly referred to as traveler’s diarrhea. The trial, which was conducted in The Gambia

President Barrow Praises Education Progress as MOBSE Highlights Achievements at Presidential Delivery Forum

October 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – At the latest quarterly Presidential Delivery Forum, held on Wednesday at the State House in Banjul, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MOBSE) presented a comprehensive update on the state of basic and secondary education in The Gambia.

Aliou Cissé’s Dismissal: The Remarkable Journey of a Misunderstood Icon

October 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its decision not to renew the contract of Aliou Cissé, bringing an end to his nine-year tenure as the manager of the Senegal national football team. Cissé’s contract, which expired at the end of August, marked the conclusion of a storied chapter in Senegalese football.

At Least 150 Feared Dead, Already 14 Bodies Recovered After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria

October 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (LAGOS, Nigeria) – Nigeria’s Emergency Management Agency says 14 bodies have been recovered so far in central Niger State, where around 150 passengers are missing after a boat capsized late Tuesday. Authorities say the tragedy was caused by overloading the boat.

Mauritania Embraces Digital Learning with New Education Reforms

October 3, 2024

The introduction of digital textbooks is part of a broader National Textbook Strategy currently being developed by the government. This strategy underscores the importance of technology in education, positioning it as a vital tool for modernizing teaching methods.

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The Gambia Eyes 70% Electrification with African Development Bank Backing, as Energy Minister Prepares for African Energy Week

Senegal – Travel Restrictions on Journalist Madiambal Diagne as he Denies Possession of Diplomatic Passport

SSHFC Issues Final Warning to Mortgage Defaulters, Threatens Foreclosure in Key Housing Estates

Three Senegalese Journalists Cleared of Charges Amid Crackdown on Press Freedom

Bougane Guèye Dani’s Tasty Exchange With Investigators as He is Detained for Alleged False News

Scandinavian Biopharma Completes Successful Pediatric Phase IIb ETVAX® Trial in The Gambia

President Barrow Praises Education Progress as MOBSE Highlights Achievements at Presidential Delivery Forum

Aliou Cissé’s Dismissal: The Remarkable Journey of a Misunderstood Icon

At Least 150 Feared Dead, Already 14 Bodies Recovered After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria

Mauritania Embraces Digital Learning with New Education Reforms

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