The OIC Summit in Banjul could be overshadowed by a proposed major Islamic conference in the same month as the second largest gathering of world leaders is expected to be held. As the Gambia government still insists it has the ability to host the summit in December, President Adama Barrow[Read More…]
Economy
Government Clarifies Marked Impacts On Tanbi Wedlands Complex
The Gambia government has clarified the impacts of human activities on the Tanbi wedlands as Banjulians are raising concerns about the continued depletion of the mangroves cover in the capital city. The Gambia government spokesperson, Ebrima G. Sankareh, told reporters Thursday that the Jammeh regime allocated in 2006 part of[Read More…]
Phase 2 Of Senegal LNG Project Needs $5bln – President
By Bate Felix The second phase of Senegal’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project will need investments worth around $5 billion and could start in 2024 or 2025, Senegal’s President Macky Sall said on Thursday. BP (BP.L) and U.S.-listed Kosmos Energy (KOS.N) are leading the development of GTA and Yakaar-Teranga, Senegal’s first natural gas projects.[Read More…]