Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – In the early hours of November 16, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded at the New Wharf in Banjul when Essa Colley, a 25-year-old compliance officer with Global Tracking and Maritime Solutions (GTMS), drowned after falling into the sea. The incident occurred between midnight and 12:30 a.m.
Gambiaj.com – (Abuko, The Gambia) – Police in Abuko are investigating a case of “obtaining money by false pretenses” involving a 49-year-old businesswoman from Latrikunda Sabiji, who was defrauded of D750,000 by individuals posing as legitimate farming entrepreneurs.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Pastef/Les Patriotes party, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, is poised to solidify its dominance in Senegal’s political landscape following resounding victories in the early legislative elections. Competing against over forty opposing lists, Pastef emerged victorious in several key departments, including Dakar, Mbacké, Keur Massar, Pikine, and Thiès—regions that account for the largest number of parliamentary seats.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Barely eight months after the election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye as president, Senegalese citizens are returning to the polls this Sunday, November 17, 2024, for early legislative elections. Over 7.3 million voters are set to choose among 41 lists competing for 165 seats in the National Assembly. This vote is anticipated to significantly shape the country’s political future.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia has taken a significant step toward transforming its trade and logistics sector with the signing of the Trade Logistics Charter, an initiative aimed at enhancing economic growth and regional competitiveness.
Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – Choguel Kokalla Maiga, Mali’s civilian Prime Minister, on Saturday publicly urged the country’s military leaders to address the indefinite extension of the “transition” period, marking a rare and pointed critique of the ruling junta.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING, The Gambia) – In a concerted effort to address rising crime rates and enhance operational efficiency, the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) Commissioner, Adeline Basangeh, convened a high-level meeting recently at the PIU Headquarters in Kanifing.
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – The Sangomar oil field, situated off Senegal’s coast, achieved a significant milestone in October 2024, producing 2.82 million barrels of crude oil. Since the project commenced in June, Sangomar has generated a total of 10.99 million barrels, with 10.57 million barrels already lifted and marketed through 11 international cargo shipments.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent study conducted in rural areas of The Gambia, published in BMC Public Health, explores the severe effects of water insecurity on households in Kiang West and Basse and highlights various coping strategies that rural residents employ to mitigate the impact of frequent water shortages.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The United Nations Resident Coordinator and representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) met with Gambian Vice President H.E. Mohammed B.S. Jallow yesterday to discuss ongoing progress in establishing an Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) for The Gambia.
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