Customs authorities from The Gambia and Senegal began a two-day technical meeting in Kotu on Tuesday, aiming to deepen cross-border cooperation and build on past commitments to improve trade facilitation and regional security. The meeting, hosted at a local hotel, brought together senior customs officials and technical experts from both[Read More…]
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Ex-BCC Finance Director Alleges Irregularities, “Powerlessness” In Council Operations
Momodou Camara, former Director of Finance at the Banjul City Council (BCC), returned to the witness stand Tuesday before the Local Government Commission, expanding on claims of financial irregularities and dysfunction within the council during his tenure. Facing detailed questions from Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez, Camara alleged that several payments[Read More…]
Gambia To Launch New Medical School With Support From Islamic Development Bank
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved $32.2 million to fund the creation of the School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences at the University of The Gambia, in a major boost for the country’s struggling health sector. The funding is part of a wider $297 million package approved for[Read More…]
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