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29/07/2024

The Cost of Political Infighting in Navigating Leadership and Governance in The Gambia

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In recent years and months, The Gambia has witnessed an unsettling political drama that has further compounded the suffering of its citizens... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/the-cost-of-political-infighting-in-navigating-leadership-and-governance-in-the-gambia/

29/07/2024

Mali Army, Russian Mercenaries Suffer Heavy Losses in Country’s North

Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – Mali’s army and its Russian allies suffered a major setback and significant losses on Saturday while fighting separatists in the country’s north, a spokesman for the rebels told AFP... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/mali-army-russian-mercenaries-suffer-heavy-losses-in-countrys-north/

29/07/2024

President Barrow’s Brikama Statement Sparks Outrage Across Gambia

Gambiaj.com (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The political landscape in Gambia has been shaken following a controversial statement made by President Adama Barrow during a rally in Brikama on Saturday... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/president-barrows-brikama-statement-sparks-outrage-across-gambia/

29/07/2024

UDP Condemns President Barrow’s Controversial Remarks on Ousainou Darboe’s Death

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Executive of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has strongly condemned recent comments made by President Adama Barrow regarding the party’s leader and Secretary General, ANM Ousainou Darboe... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/udp-condemns-president-barrows-controversial-remarks-on-ousainou-darboes-death/

28/07/2024

President Barrow Sparks Controversy with Remarks on Holding Office Until Darboe’s Passing

Gambiaj.com - (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) - During a political rally in Brikama on Saturday, President Adama Barrow made a controversial statement that he would remain in office until the death of Ousainou Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP)... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/president-barrow-sparks-controversy-with-remarks-on-holding-office-until-darboes-passing/

27/07/2024

U.S Sanctions Congo River Alliance for Fuelling Instability in Eastern DRC

Gambiaj.com (BANJUL, The Gambia) - The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on the Congo River Alliance (Alliance Fleuve Congo, AFC), a coalition of rebel groups seeking to overthrow the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/u-s-sanctions-congo-river-alliance-for-fuelling-instability-in-eastern-drc/

27/07/2024

Gambia Validates Sardinella Fisheries Management Plan to Address Overexploitation

Gambiaj;com - (BANJUL, The Gambia) - The Gambia’s Ministry of Fisheries, in collaboration with the FAO EAF-Nansen Programme, recently hosted a validation workshop to finalize the Sardinella Fisheries Management Plan... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/gambia-validates-sardinella-fisheries-management-plan-to-address-overexploitation/

27/07/2024

Ousmane Sonko's Political Tightrope: Balancing Power, Expectations, and Youth Anxiety in Senegal

Gambiaj.com - (DAKAR, Senegal) - Once a leading figure in the opposition, Senegal's Prime Minister, Ousman Sonko, has now discovered the hard way the challenges of being a leader at the top of the state... Full Piece Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/ousmane-sonkos-political-tightrope-balancing-power-expectations-and-youth-anxiety-in-senegal/

27/07/2024

Young Female Gambians Football Players Embark on Historic Journey to Norway Cup

Gambiaj.com - (VIKERSUND, Norway) - Young Gambians female football players are among over 30,000 children from 30 different nations participating in this year's Norway Cup at Ekebergsletta, setting a record for the number of entries... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/young-female-gambians-football-players-embark-on-historic-journey-to-norway-cup/

27/07/2024

Nine Police Officers Arrested in Senegal for Alleged Theft of Seized Funds

Gambiaj.com - (DAKAR, Senegal) - Nine police officers from the Zac de Mbao police station have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Division (DIC) and will be referred to the Prosecutor of the Pikine-Guédiawaye Court on Monday... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/nine-police-officers-arrested-in-senegal-for-alleged-theft-of-seized-funds/

27/07/2024

Gambian Minister Baboucarr Bouy Urges GIMPA Graduates to Be Agents of Positive Change

Gambiaj.com – (ACCRA, Ghana) – Baboucarr Bouy, the Minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination, and Delivery of the Republic of the Gambia, has called on graduates of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) to become agents of positive change in their respective fields... Full story here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/gambian-minister-baboucarr-bouy-urges-gimpa-graduates-to-be-agents-of-positive-change/

27/07/2024

ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organization's 4th AGM Sets Ambitious Path to Boost Intra-Regional Trade

Gambiaj.com - (BANJUL, The Gambia) - The 4th Annual General Meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Network recently concluded in Banjul, The Gambia, with a series of resolutions aimed at enhancing trade within West Africa... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/ecowas-trade-promotion-organizations-4th-agm-sets-ambitious-path-to-boost-intra-regional-trade/

26/07/2024

Gambia Hires Cherie Blair's Team, and Edi Faal to Annul ICSID US $33 Million Damages Award

(BANJUL, The Gambia) - The Gambia has engaged Cherie Blair, the spouse of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, as new counsel to challenge an International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) award. This award mandates the Gambia to pay damages to... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/gambia-hires-cherie-blairs-team-and-edi-faal-to-annul-icsid-us-33-million-damages-award/

26/07/2024

Gambia Assures Neutrality in Casamance Conflict, Focuses on Border Security

Gambiaj.com - (BANJUL, The Gambia) - Major General Ousman Gomez, Deputy Chief of Defense of the Gambia Armed Forces, has emphasized the Gambia military's neutrality in the conflict between the Senegalese Armed Forces and the Casamance rebels of the Mouvement des Forces Démocratiques de Casamance (MFDC)... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/gambia-assures-neutrality-in-casamance-conflict-focuses-on-border-security/

26/07/2024

ECOWAS Monitoring Mission in The Gambia, Concludes to Progress in Regional Stabilization Projects

Gambiaj.com - (BANJUL, The Gambia) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has successfully concluded a monitoring mission to The Gambia, assessing the progress of ongoing infrastructure investments under the Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development (FRSD) Pilot Program. The mission aimed to ensure the timely handover of these projects to their intended beneficiaries, primarily women and youth... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/ecowas-monitoring-mission-in-the-gambia-concludes-to-progress-in-regional-stabilization-projects/

26/07/2024

Appeal Verdict Looms in Boffa-Bayotte Massacre Case Amid Key Acquittals

Gambiaj.com - (ZIGUINCHOR, Senegal) - In a significant development in the Boffa-Bayotte mass killings case, the Ziguinchor Court of Appeal has scheduled the pronouncement of its ruling for August 29... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/appeal-verdict-looms-in-boffa-bayotte-massacre-case-amid-key-acquittals/

26/07/2024

Senegalese Ministry of Communication Urges Media Compliance with Press Code

Gambiaj.com - (DAKAR, Senegal) - In a press release issued on Thursday, Ousseynou Dieng, the Director of Communication at the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital Affairs, emphasized the necessity for media organizations to adhere to existing regulations... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/senegalese-ministry-of-communication-urges-media-compliance-with-press-code/

25/07/2024

Guinea-Bissau Superior Military Court Judges Detained Following Coup Attempt Ruling

Gambiaj.com - (BISSAU) - In a shocking turn of events, three sitting judges of the Superior Military Court of Guinea-Bissau, Melvin MRI Sampa, Júlio Embana, and Rafael Gomes, were arrested on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the headquarters of the General Staff of the Armed Forces in Bissau... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/guinea-bissau-superior-military-court-judges-detained-following-coup-attempt-ruling/

25/07/2024

Gambia's Olympic Aspirations - Aiming for a Historic First Medal at Paris 2024

Gambiaj.Com - (BANJUL, The Gambia) - As The Gambia prepares for its 11th Olympic appearance in Paris 2024, the nation's athletes and officials remain dedicated to their pursuit of excellence and the dream of securing their first Olympic medal... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/gambias-olympic-aspirations-aiming-for-a-historic-first-medal-at-paris-2024/

25/07/2024

The Gambia's Passport Rises to 68th in Global Rankings for 2024

Gambiaj.com - (BANJUL) - The Gambia's annual Global Passport Power Rank 2024 has seen a significant improvement, moving up to 68th place in 2024. This advancement reflects an increase in the mobility score, which measures the ease with which passport holders can travel internationally... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/the-gambias-passport-rises-to-68th-in-global-rankings-for-2024/

25/07/2024

The Gambia Revokes Licenses of Five Radio Stations for Non-Compliance

Gambiaj;com - (BANJUL) - The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) announced today, that the Minister of Information has revoked the licenses of five commercial radio stations due to their operation with expired licenses... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/the-gambia-revokes-licenses-of-five-radio-stations-for-non-compliance/

24/07/2024

India Contaminated Syrup - Gambia High Court Adjourns Case as Bereaved Parents Seek D405 Million

Gambiaj.com - (BANJUL, The Gambia) - The High Court case involving 27 bereaved parents seeking D405 million in damages following the deaths of their children due to contaminated cough syrups has been adjourned for pre-trial and trial sessions scheduled for October and November 2024... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/india-contaminated-syrup-gambia-high-court-adjourns-case-as-bereaved-parents-seek-d405-million/

24/07/2024

15 Dead As Gambian Migrants Boat Capsizes Near Mauritania, Over 150 Missing

Gambiaj.com - (NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania) - A boat carrying around 300 passengers from The Gambia capsized near Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, resulting in the death of at least 15 individuals and leaving over 150 missing... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/15-dead-as-gambian-migrants-boat-capsizes-near-mauritania-over-150-missing/

24/07/2024

Gambian and Senegalese Military Chiefs Strengthen Security Cooperation Features in Bakau

Gambiaj.com - (BAKAU, The Gambia) - Senegalese and Gambian military chiefs convened on July 23 and 24 in The Gambia to strengthen cross-border security. The meeting, organized by the Senegal-Gambia Joint Military Committee, aimed at strengthening key aspects of the military cooperation between the two neighboring nations... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/gambian-and-senegalese-military-chiefs-strengthen-security-cooperation-features-in-bakau/

24/07/2024

Indian Pharmaceutical Industry Still Fail Cough Syrup Quality Tests Amid Contamination Scandal

Gambiaj.com - (New Delhi) - More than 100 pharmaceutical companies in India have failed cough syrup quality tests, and a whooping 353 batches of cough syrup did not meet quality standards due to contamination with toxins associated with fatal incidents in the Gambia... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/indian-pharmaceutical-industry-still-fail-cough-syrup-quality-tests-amid-contamination-scandal/

24/07/2024

Lady Chilel Jawara to Lead Mothers of the Nation in Gambia’s Landmark Tree Planting Ceremony

Gambiaj.com - (BANJUL, The Gambia) - The Kairaba Conservation and Leadership Organization, under the esteemed patronage of Her Excellency Lady Chilel Jawara, is set to launch a series of impactful events aimed at promoting environmental conservation and leadership in The Gambia... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/lady-chilel-jawara-to-lead-mothers-of-the-nation-in-gambias-landmark-tree-planting-ceremony/

24/07/2024

Key Witness Testifies in Court: Ousainou Bojang's Disturbing Confessions Revealed

Gambiaj.com - (Banjul, The Gambia) - In the ongoing court case against Ousainou Bojang, Alfusainey Darrie, a driver and safety garage operator, appeared as the thirteenth prosecution witness (PW13) to testify about his interactions with the accused... Full Story Here... 👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/key-witness-testifies-in-court-ousainou-bojangs-disturbing-confessions-revealed/

24/07/2024

NHRC Empowers Security Officers to Enhance Access to Justice for Migrants

Gambiaj.com - (BANJUL, The Gambia) - In a significant effort to address the hurdles migrants face in accessing justice, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated a four-day training program for law enforcement officers from various security institutions... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/nhrc-empowers-security-officers-to-enhance-access-to-justice-for-migrants/

23/07/2024

We are introducing you the August Confidential edition of The Gambia Journal, your trusted source for in-depth analysis and captivating stories across the Senegambia region. Our commitment to delivering quality and relevant content continues as we explore the pressing issues shaping our communities. We provide insightful content tailored to our discerning readership from economics to corruption, development, business, tourism, and beyond.

This month's issue uncovers the unsettling truths behind Gambia's aviation business and its international implications. Delving into the clandestine journey of two Airbus A340 aircraft to Tehran. Learn about the geopolitical intrigue behind their departure from a NATO base in Lithuania and their extended stay at Šiauliai International Airport. HOW IRAN SMUGGLED THE AIRCRAFT.

Our coverage also sheds light on the precarious situation at Šiauliai International Airport, a NATO base with no regular commercial flights. Unraveling the mystery behind the Gambian-registered Airbus A340s stored at SQQ.

Additionally, we examine how a similar aircraft incident triggered a political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, leaving the nation in suspense, and delving into the conditions and loopholes that make Gambia prey to these sham companies. Learn how foreign-owned aircraft can be registered in The Gambia, revealing the vulnerabilities within the system.

Stay informed and engaged with these compelling narratives by clicking the link below to dive into this month's issue. https://www.gambiaj.com/confidential/

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23/07/2024

Gambian Drug and Law Enforcement Agency Arrest Portuguese National, Others on Drug Trafficking

Gambiaj.com - (BANJUL, The Gambia) - In a series of coordinated operations, the Drug and Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has made significant strides in its ongoing battle against drug trafficking and related offenses. Between the 18th and 22nd of July 2024, multiple arrests were made across various regions, resulting in the seizure of substantial quantities of illegal substances and the detention of numerous suspects... Full Story Here👇👇

https://www.gambiaj.com/gambian-drug-and-law-enforcement-agency-arrest-portuguese-national-others-on-drug-trafficking/

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