Gambian MPs have voted to send peacekeeping troops to Sierra Leone as part of an ECOWAS stabilization mission aimed at maintaining peace following recent tensions and a failed coup attempt. The vote, held on Tuesday, overwhelmingly supported the government’s proposal to contribute a motorized infantry unit to the mission, which[Read More…]
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Gambia Gov’t Halts Radio Licence Issuance
The Ministry of Information has announced a moratorium on issuing radio licenses for all categories, which will remain in effect until further notice. This decision was made while providing updates on applications under review by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). The ministry emphasized its commitment to transparency in the[Read More…]
Senegal’s Bonds Drop As IMF Issues Fiscal Deficit Warning
Senegal’s dollar bonds are experiencing a decline after the IMF warned of fiscal deterioration. The yield on Senegal’s 2048 bonds increased due to concerns about the country’s rising fiscal deficit, which has been aggravated by reduced revenues and rising energy subsidies. The IMF’s report urged Senegal to implement reforms to[Read More…]