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Suspected Arson Attack Causes Damages at University of The Gambia’s Law Faculty

Jarai Jallow July 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In the early hours of Friday morning, the University of The Gambia’s Law Faculty was the target of a suspected arson attack, leaving significant parts of the building in ruins. The fire, which broke out around 5 a.m., completely destroyed the Law Faculty Moot Court and the Office of the Director of University Students Affairs.

The Gambia’s Coordinates Fight Against Zoonotic Diseases through One Health Approach

Kaddy Danso July 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – Zoonotic diseases, which are transmitted from animals to humans, pose a growing threat to global health, with an estimated 70% of new and existing human diseases having a zoonotic origin. The problem is currently being tackled in the Gambia

Former Minister Abba Sanyang Charged with 27 Counts of Economic Crimes and Forgery

Jarai Jallow July 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Former Minister of Local Government and Land, Abba Sanyang, faces 27 criminal charges, including economic crimes, forgery, theft, and disobedience of statutory duty.

89 Migrants from Gambia and Senegal Dead at Sea off Mauritania, Report

Awa Colley July 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com (NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania) Nearly 90 migrants bound for Europe perished when their boat capsized earlier this week off the coast of Mauritania, the state news agency and a local official said Thursday, while dozens more remain missing.

Legal Battle Over Audio Evidence Heats Up in Ebrima Dibba’s High-Profile Case

Jarai Jallow July 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a heated court session on Wednesday, Senior Lawyer Abdul Aziz Bensouda raised objections to the admissibility of an audio recording contained in a flash drive, arguing against its validity. However, Commissioner of Police Abdoulie Sanneh dismissed the objections as futile.

NHRC and UNESCO Unite to Combat Rising Hate Speech in The Gambia

Makutu Manneh July 4, 2024

The research highlights the disturbing presence of hate speech across various platforms, including traditional and social media. It categorizes the hate speech into several types: political, religious, ethnic, gender-based, and against sexual orientation.

Pope Francis Meets Gambian and Senegalese Migrant Authors, Hear Stories of Struggle and Hope

Frederic Tendeng July 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (VATICAN, Italy) – In a heartfelt meeting on Tuesday afternoon, July 2, Pope Francis met with a group of migrants at Casa Santa Marta. Among them were authors Ibrahim Lo from Senegal and Ebrima Kuyateh from The Gambia, who have penned books recounting their arduous journeys in search of a new home.

Six Gambian Immigration Officers Convicted for Conspiracy, Theft, and Corruption

Jarai Jallow July 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a landmark ruling, Justice Zainab Jawara-Alami of the Banjul High Court has convicted and sentenced six Immigration officers for conspiracy, theft, economic crimes, and official corruption.

Paulo Djabi and Co-Accused Face 21 Charges for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering

Jarai Jallow July 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Paulo Djabi, along with his wife Nadine Ismael de Gouveira Pereira and Mamadu Neto Djabi, have been charged with twenty-one criminal counts related to drug trafficking and money laundering.

Superintendent Testifies in High-Profile Murder Trial: Accused Found Bleeding at Crime Scene

Makutu Manneh July 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a gripping testimony before Justice E. Jaiteh of the High Court, Superintendent Lamin B. Sarr recounted the events surrounding the alleged murder of Fatoumatta Kargbo at a bureau de change in Westfield, Kanifing Municipality.

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Society

Suspected Arson Attack Causes Damages at University of The Gambia’s Law Faculty

The Gambia’s Coordinates Fight Against Zoonotic Diseases through One Health Approach

Former Minister Abba Sanyang Charged with 27 Counts of Economic Crimes and Forgery

89 Migrants from Gambia and Senegal Dead at Sea off Mauritania, Report

Legal Battle Over Audio Evidence Heats Up in Ebrima Dibba’s High-Profile Case

NHRC and UNESCO Unite to Combat Rising Hate Speech in The Gambia

Pope Francis Meets Gambian and Senegalese Migrant Authors, Hear Stories of Struggle and Hope

Six Gambian Immigration Officers Convicted for Conspiracy, Theft, and Corruption

Paulo Djabi and Co-Accused Face 21 Charges for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering

Superintendent Testifies in High-Profile Murder Trial: Accused Found Bleeding at Crime Scene

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