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The Gambia's Chief Justice Edi Faal is being sworn in today, while the country doubles tax revenue in three years through digital reforms and seals a landmark border agreement with Senegal following the Bullock dispute.
India Today
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The Gambia News
Chief Justice Edi Faal Sworn In Today
Edi Faal is being sworn in as The Gambia's new Chief Justice, marking a significant transition in the country's judicial leadership.
Tax Revenue Doubles in Three Years via Digital Reforms
The Gambia's Finance Minister reports that tax revenue has doubled over three years through implementation of digital reform initiatives, strengthening government fiscal capacity.
Gambia and Senegal Seal Border Demarcation Agreement
The Gambia and Senegal have reached a landmark agreement on border demarcation, resolving tensions following the Bullock military dispute and establishing clearer territorial boundaries.
EBID Finances Agricultural Transformation
The EBID has committed US$10.04 million in financing to G Farms Limited to support agricultural transformation initiatives in The Gambia.
Minister Badjie and Minister Mandaviya Deepen Gambia-India Relations
The Gambia's Minister Badjie and India's Minister Mandaviya have discussed strategies to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
THD TV Seals Two-Year Partnership with Star TV/Radio
THD TV has entered into a two-year strategic partnership with Star TV/Radio, expanding media collaboration and broadcast reach in The Gambia.
SIS Bill Repositions Intelligence Service
The State Intelligence Service has validated a bill aimed at repositioning itself as a robust and futuristic intelligence agency, modernizing its operational framework.
FAWE Gambia and THET Fund Strategic Partnership
FAWE Gambia and the THET Fund have forged a strategic partnership to advance higher education and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in The Gambia.
BSIC Gambia Donates to Pipeline Mosque Foundation
BSIC Gambia has donated D275,000 to the Pipeline Mosque Foundation, supporting community religious infrastructure development.
Digital Rights Initiative for Rural Women and Girls
A new initiative is strengthening digital rights for rural women and girls in The Gambia, addressing connectivity and technology access gaps in underserved communities.
IMF Charts Property Tax Digital Modernization
The IMF is guiding The Gambia's transition from outdated property valuations to digital land records, modernizing the property tax system.
Cornerstone Group Welcomes Gabon President
Cornerstone Group has welcomed Gabon President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, facilitating high-level diplomatic and business engagement.
Onion Prices, Not Staples, Drive Recent Inflation
Fact-checking analysis shows that onion prices, rather than bread and rice, have been the primary driver of recent price increases in The Gambia's consumer market.