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German Embassy Inaugurates Steinweg Technical School, Boosts Vocational Training in The Gambia

Gambiaj.com – (BAFULOTO) – The German Embassy in The Gambia has recently inaugurated the Steinweg Upper Basic and Technical School to foster and enhance effective skills and technical education in the country. The inaugural ceremony, held at the school grounds in Bafuloto, funded by the German Schmitz Foundation, also featured the laying of the foundation stone for an Electrical Workshop for students. The event included a familiarization tour with the German Ambassador.

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Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission Trains Law Enforcement on Human Rights and SGBV

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of The Gambia has conducted a three-day training for law enforcement officials focused on human rights, humanitarian law, and the handling of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance respect for human rights within the security sector.

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The Gambia Hosts First Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference to Enhance Justice Access

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Judiciary of The Gambia on Friday hosted its inaugural Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference, aimed at sharing experiences and best practices in ADR to address the backlog of cases in the Gambian courts and enhance access to justice. The event brought together stakeholders from various sectors of the judiciary to consult and collaborate on the effective implementation of ADR.

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Drug Busts Across Gambia: Over a Dozen Arrested for Cannabis Possession

Gambiaj.com- (BANJUL) – In a series of coordinated operations, the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of Gambia (DLEAG) has arrested multiple individuals in connection with the possession of significant quantities of suspected cannabis and other narcotics. The arrests, which took place over several days, highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat drug-related activities in the country.

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Police Sergeant Testifies on Evidence Collection in Gorgi Sowe’s Attempted Murder Trial

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Omar Drammeh, a police sergeant from the Anti-Crime Unit of the Gambia Police Force, continued his testimony in the trial of Gorgi Sowe, also known as Yugo Sowe, who is facing charges of attempted murder, assault, bodily harm, and domestic violence. The accused allegedly attacked his first wife in Brikama Jalanbang, causing severe injuries.

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Court Denies Bail for Drug Possession Suspect

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – Magistrate E. Colley, presiding over the Kanifing Magistrates Court, refused bail for Bakary Minteh, who was arraigned for possession of 215g and 20mg of marijuana, a prohibited drug, by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG).

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Travel Operators Sue Gambian Government Over Exclusion from 2024 Hajj Services

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Three travel operators in The Gambia have taken legal action against the Ministry of Lands and Regional Government, the National Hajj Commission, and the Ministry of Justice. Musdalifa Travels and Tours, American Hajj, Umrah and Travel Agency, and Jatamang Travel and Tours are contesting their exclusion from providing services for the 2024 hajj pilgrimage.

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