Gambiaj.com – (COVENTRY) – Gambian-British rapper Pa Salieu Gaye has been released from prison in England after serving a thirty-three (33) month jail term. The charges stemmed from his involvement in a mass fight outside a bar in his hometown of Coventry in 2018, where he was accused of violent disorder and possessing a bottle as an offensive weapon.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia, once beloved by UK tourists for its narrow width and affordability, has seen a drastic decline in its quality of life score, ranking among the 20 worst places to live globally. Surprisingly, CEOWORLD magazine has placed The Gambia at the bottom of its list, alongside countries like Burundi, Madagascar, Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Sierra Leone. The rankings are based on global perceptions of nations that contribute most to the world’s GDP.
Gambiaj.com – Gambian born Haddy Duval, 29, is taking part in this year’s edition of MasterChef as the show celebrates its 20th series. She featured on Thursday’s episode on BBC One and iPlayer. Haddy, a mother-of-two, was born and brought up in The Gambia but moved to England five years ago and now lives with her husband and daughters in Bournemouth.
Renowned Nollywood actor Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, tragically drowned during a movie shoot on Wednesday. The actor, along with three of his colleagues, lost their lives when their boat capsized on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a film location.
Gambiaj.com – The Indo Gambia Film and Cultural Forum recently held a momentous gathering at the esteemed headquarters of the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI) in Noida, bringing together esteemed delegates from both nations to enhance cultural exchange and collaboration.
Gambiaj.com – Guo Quan, a gynecologist from Shenyang Hospital in Liaoning Province, China, was part of the fourth batch of medical teams sent to The Gambia. Guo’s dedication to Africa stems from his belief in the urgent need for doctors in the region. His team, consisting of nine other medical professionals, arrived in The Gambia in November 2020, responding to an invitation from the Gambian government.
Gambiaj.com – The African Students Union at Ohio University proudly announced Hon. Sidia Jatta as a distinguished recipient of the 2024 African Heroes Award. The Award was presented to Sidia Jatta in a colorful ceremony on Saturday night by the union, highlighting Jatta’s remarkable achievements and contributions to education, democracy, and pan-Africanism.
The American lifestyle brand Somebody Got to Do It (SGDI) and The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) collaborated over the weekend to address food insecurity in Tampoto, a community in Gambiaj.com – The Gambia’s Foni Bintang district. As a result of the partnership, approximately 60 families received donations of necessary food items, which was a major accomplishment for SGDI’s charitable work in Africa.
Gambiaj.com – On returning from her maiden mission to The Gambia, West Africa, Grenadian-born educator Dr. Ansha Clement says she sought to “ignite young minds with the wonders of science education.”
Gambiaj.com – Following the release of a photo showing her nursing her daughter, Sainabou Tambedou, a 33-year-old nursing mother competing in the 13th All African Games, has captured the admiration of many online. Tambedou, who plays volleyball for the Gambian squad, has won praise for her dedication to both her family and her job as a police officer.
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