India News Digest
The IMF has reached a deal with The Gambia on reviews of its ECF and Resilience Facility programmes. Separately, a Ghanaian firm, Jospong, signed a $46 million deal in The Gambia.
India Today
Suryoday Small Finance Bank to Open 90 New Branches
Suryoday Small Finance Bank plans to unveil 90 new branches across India. The report does not give further detail on timing or locations.
The Gambia News
IMF Reaches Deal With The Gambia on Programme Reviews
The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with The Gambia on reviews of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The headline does not specify further terms.
Jospong Signs $46 Million Waste Management Deal
Jospong, the company led by Ghanaian waste businessman Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has signed a $46 million deal in The Gambia. The headline does not describe the scope of the work.
The Gambia and Zoomlion Sign Waste Management Concession
The Gambia has signed a waste management concession agreement with Zoomlion. The headline does not provide terms.
Barrow Blames UDP for Failure to Pass New Constitution
President Adama Barrow has blamed the United Democratic Party (UDP) for the failure to pass a new constitution. The headline does not give further detail.
Court-Martial Rejects Manjang's Bid to Strike Out Desertion Charge
A court-martial has rejected a request by Manjang to have a desertion charge struck out. The case is proceeding on that charge.
DLEAG Arrests 51 Suspected Drug Offenders
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) arrested 51 suspected drug offenders in a nationwide crackdown. The headline does not give a breakdown of charges.
NHRC Calls for Stronger Social Protection for Older Persons
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for stronger social protection for older persons in The Gambia. The headline does not describe specific measures.
First Corpus Callosotomy Performed in The Gambia
A corpus callosotomy, a surgical procedure, was performed in The Gambia for the first time, freeing a boy from disabling drop attacks. The report describes it as a first for the country.
Green Rise Africa Fellowship Inspires Gambian Entrepreneurs
The Green Rise Africa Fellowship has inspired Gambian entrepreneurs, according to a Point Newspaper report. The headline does not describe the programme's outcomes.
Türkiye Marks 103rd Republic Day in The Gambia
Türkiye marked its 103rd Republic Day in The Gambia, according to a Voice Gambia report. The headline does not describe the event's content.
The Struggle to Reach University in The Gambia
An Al Jazeera feature examines the difficulties students face in getting to university in The Gambia, describing the process as a 'survival of the fittest'. The headline does not provide statistics.