He was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with nearly seven years already credited for time spent in pretrial detention since his arrest in Switzerland in January 2017.
According to officially verified information, those rescued include 54 Gambians, 42 Senegalese, nine Conakry Guineans, three Malians, two Ivoirians, one Burkinabe, and one Sierra Leonean.
Relatives say the pool was unmanned at the time, with no staff or lifeguards present to offer immediate assistance. With no help available, Mr Clarke drowned before he could be rescued.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – President Adama Barrow on Monday renewed his call for Gambians, particularly parents, communities, and young
Street begging exposes children to serious risks, including abuse, traffic accidents, illness, and the loss of educational opportunities.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegal’s pharmaceutical regulator is under mounting pressure following contradictory statements over the discovery of 1,300 kilograms
The Gambian Navy launched a hunt for survivors after midnight, involving several vessels and a fishing boat. The stricken vessel was later found on a sandbank.
Authorities reported that the distressed boat was grounded on a sandbank. The rescue operation involved three naval speedboats, a coastal patrol vessel
University authorities said the renaming is intended to immortalise Dr. Adesina’s legacy while inspiring students to emulate his vision, determination, and commitment
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