Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Taiwanese passport holders can now travel to The Gambia without the need for a visa, as announced by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In the ongoing transformation of the Gambia Police Force, key stakeholders gathered on Tuesday for a pivotal validation workshop. The event, which included the participation of regional governors, chiefs, Alkalolus, Seyfolus, youth leaders, and women’s organizations, provided an essential platform for reviewing and refining the new police bill.
Gambiaj.com – (DENVER, Colorado) — In a historic legal proceeding, Michael Sang Correa, an alleged member of a Gambian death squad, is set to stand trial in a U.S. federal court for charges of torture committed abroad. The trial, scheduled to begin on September 16, 2024, in Denver, marks the first time a non-U.S. citizen will face trial in the United States under the Extraterritorial Torture Act.
Gambiaj.com – (FARAFENNI – The Gambia) – In a show of unity and commitment to regional security, the Gambia and Senegal Armed Forces conducted a three-day joint security patrol, covering 30 border villages around the Kerr Ali border in the Gambia’s North Bank region.
The defection was confirmed after a closed-door meeting between Diab and President Adama Barrow, which was attended by Dr. Demba Sabally, the country’s Agriculture Minister and Deputy National President of NPP, along with Seedy Ceesay, NPP’s Administrative Secretary.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a recent appearance on the “Grand Jury” program on TFM, Alioune Tine, founder of the Africajom Center and a prominent figure in Senegalese civil society, expressed deep concern about the country’s political direction. He warned of a growing “dividing line” that is fragmenting society and called for urgent measures to address this widening rift.
(BANJUL, The Gambia) – Lieutenant General Mamad O.A. Cham, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has concluded a comprehensive tour of military installations and facilities across The Gambia. The visit, which marks the first of its kind since his appointment, aimed to assess the conditions and challenges faced by the armed forces and foster direct communication with the troops.
The reports provided a comprehensive overview of the country’s pressing issues, focusing on the conditions within prisons, the integrity of public officials, and the conduct of various public institutions.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – On August 23, 2012, former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh ordered the execution of nine death row inmates. The victims were Lamin Darbo, Lamin Jarju, L.F. Jammeh, Alieu Bah, Gibril Bah, Malang Sonko, Abubacar Yarbo, Dawda Bojang, and Tabara Samba—the only female and a Senegalese national.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Public Service, led by Honourable Baboucarr Bouy, presented critical updates on its reform agenda at the Presidential Delivery Forum, highlighting significant strides toward modernizing Gambia’s public administration.
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