The Senegal military has taken delivery of 1,250 M4A1 rifles from the US Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) under a foreign military sales (FMS) contract. Acquisition of the M4A1 rifles allows the African nation to modernize its armed forces by upgrading its small weapons. According to a press release, the[Read More…]
Year: 2022
Senegal Inaugurate New 50,000-Seat Stadium In Diamniadio
Senegal’s new 50,000-seat stadium was opened on Tuesday with a legends football match following a ceremony attended by African and European heads of state and global sporting dignitaries. The Abdoulaye Wade Stadium will host Senegal’s international matches, with its first competitive game set to be the second leg of the[Read More…]
Tourism Minister Hamat Bah Denies $20 Airport Levy Allegations
Gambia’s Minister of Tourism and Culture has rubbished reports about his ministry involvement in imposing $20 tax for inbound and outbound passengers at the Banjul International airport. Minister Hamat Bah said the allegations are concocted and he has nothing to do with the additional 5% levy charge that continues to[Read More…]