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Gambia Police Special Forces Intervention Unit Enhances Readiness with Intensive Training

Awa Colley September 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Police Intervention Unit’s (PIU) Special Force in The Gambia is undergoing an intensive training program aimed at boosting its operational readiness. This initiative comes at a critical time when the need for specialized operations, including counter-terrorism, riot control, and hostage rescue, has become increasingly paramount in maintaining national security.

No Mpox Cases Detected in The Gambia, Confirms Ministry of Health

Awa Colley August 31, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Health of The Gambia has announced that, as of August 30, 2024, there are no confirmed cases of Mpox in the country

How Actress Nabou Léye Spend First Night in Remand at Camp Penal Prison in Dakar

Frederic Tendeng August 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Nabou Léye, a popular actress from the Senegalese series “Emprise,” has been remanded to the Camp Penal prison in Liberté 6, Dakar, following her indictment by the investigating judge of the 2nd cabinet of the Pikine-Guédiawaye High Court.

Gambian Stakeholders Unite to Address Elderly Rights and Dignity

Makutu Manneh August 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of The Gambia has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights of older persons by organizing a stakeholder forum focused on the challenges faced by the elderly population in the country.

Gambia Police Force Concludes Consultations on Revised Police Bill

Mamudu Wann August 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has successfully wrapped up a three-day consultation workshop aimed at validating the draft of a revised police bill. The workshop, held in collaboration with various external stakeholders, marked a significant step forward in reforming the country’s policing framework to better align with democratic principles and community needs.

Terror at Old Yundum: Community Gripped by Fear as Violent Gang Attacks Persist

Mustapha Jarju August 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (OLD YUNDUM, The Gambia) – Residents of Old Yundum, particularly those living near Masroor Senior Secondary School, are living in fear as a violent gang continues to wreak havoc on their community. The gang, notorious for their brazen attacks on homes and properties, has left the neighborhood in a state of constant anxiety.

Murder of Aziz Dabala – Investigations Reveal Web of Conspiracy in Grisly Double Killing

Frederic Tendeng August 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In the gruesome double murder of Aziz Dabala and Waly that has sent shockwaves across Senegal and beyond, seven individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the case. The accused, including Nabou Lèye, Mamadou Lamine Diaw, Serigne Sarr, Oumar Guèye, Assane Diaw, Ousseynou Diaw, and Fallou Diop, are now under investigation for their alleged roles in the horrific crime.

2024 WASSCE – Record-Breaking Math Successes and Continued Upswing of Girls Over Boys

Frederic Tendeng August 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has announced the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates. This year’s examination saw a total of 18,042 candidates from 148 Senior Secondary Schools across The Gambia, marking a 4.88% increase from last year’s entry figure of 17,201 candidates.

Conflicting Accounts Emerge Over Gambia Armed Forces Checkpoint Incident in Bijilo

Frederic Tendeng August 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A routine checkpoint operation by the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) in the early hours of Monday, August 26, 2024, has sparked controversy, with conflicting accounts of what transpired during a shooting incident. The GAF’s official statement and an eyewitness report provide differing narratives, raising questions about the exact sequence of events.

Shocking Leaks on Nabou Lèye’s Involvement in Aziz Dabala Murder Case Raise Eyebrows

Frederic Tendeng August 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The unfolding investigation into the murder of Aziz Dabala has taken a gripping turn as details emerge about Nabou Lèye, the only woman implicated in the case. Nabou, a close friend of the victim, has become the focal point of the inquiry due to compelling evidence linking her to the crime.