Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) On World Day Against the Death Penalty, Amnesty International has called on three sub-Saharan African countries – The Gambia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe – to take definitive steps to abolish the death penalty, a move that would set a strong precedent in the region. Among these nations, The Gambia stands out for
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad announced the establishment of a Schengen Visa Collection Center in The Gambia, marking a significant improvement for Gambians planning travel to Schengen countries.
Gambiaj.com – (GENEVA, Switzerland) The Gambia’s longstanding commitment to advancing human rights on the global stage has been affirmed through its critical leadership roles within the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) is undergoing substantial renovations, with contractors working diligently to complete the project ahead of schedule. This reconstruction is a response to the growing demand for enhanced services and the need for new medical departments
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In the murder trial of Ousainou Bojang, accused of killing two police officers at Sukuta-Jabang Traffic Light in September 2023, Senior Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe argued that the case against Bojang is unfounded and urged the court to acquit his client.
Gambiaj.com (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A large-scale drug bust in the West Coast Region has led to the discovery of nine cannabis plantations between the villages of Kanilai and Kujenjeh, marking a significant achievement in The Gambia’s efforts to combat illegal drug cultivation and trafficking. In a coordinated operation launched by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), three suspects were apprehended as operatives conducted a sweeping sting on October 5, 2024, with initial nightly raids beginning around 2:00 a.m. GMT.
Gambiaj.com – (BASSE, The Gambia) – A young community member’s vigilance has led to the arrest of Muhammed Camara, the suspect in the fatal stabbing of Habibou Jallow, in the Upper River region of The Gambia. Camara, who allegedly fled the scene after the September 6 incident, was apprehended in Las Palmas and handed over to the Basse Police on Monday, October 7, by a concerned citizen.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), Louis Moses Mendy, has dispelled rumors that the delayed release of this year’s results was due to unpaid MoBSE arrears with the West African Examination Council (WAEC).
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – Senegalese anti-drug officers of the Keur Massar Brigade de Recherches have apprehended three individuals, including a Gambian national, for their involvement in an ecstasy trafficking network operating out of Dakar. Senegal has been making arrests as part of its ongoing efforts to stop the spread of synthetic drugs, especially among its youth.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Medicines Control Agency (MCA) of The Gambia has issued an urgent recall of two medicinal products found to be substandard during routine market surveillance. This move comes as a proactive measure to safeguard public health, following the detection of degradation in the medications, which were still within their expiry period.
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