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Health Ministry Accuses Diaspora of Not Providing Timeline in Chamen Maternity Ward Project

Patience Mama Loum January 11, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Kotu, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Health has issued a statement addressing concerns surrounding the proposed maternity ward project in Chamen village, Central River Region. The statement seeking to clarify recent developments and ensure transparency accuses the project initiators of lack of a timeline for the project’s commencement.

The Gambia Launches National Plan to Combat Substandard and Falsified Medicines

Ebrima Bah January 9, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Stakeholders from The Gambia’s health sector have on Wednesday launched the National Plan for the Control of Substandard and Falsified Medicinal Products. The initiative aims to safeguard public health by addressing the pressing issue of counterfeit and substandard drugs, which pose a global challenge to healthcare systems.

Gambia Police Force Hosts Senegalese IGP in Historic Visit to Deepen Security Ties

Frederic Tendeng January 9, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Seedy Mukhtar Touray, on Wednesday, January 8, welcomed Senegalese IGP General Mame Seydou Ndour and his high-powered delegation at the Police Headquarters in Banjul. The visit, described as “historic and pivotal,” marked the second day of General Ndour’s tour aimed at bolstering bilateral security cooperation.

Gambian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Vaping and Shisha Smoking in Senegambia

Patience Mama Loum January 7, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Gambian law enforcement launched a major operation this weekend in the Senegambia tourism development area, targeting illegal tobacco sales points and the rising phenomenon of vaping shisha, which has gained traction among the youth.

Abducted Influential Malian Caliph General of Tijaniya Dies Following Kidnapping by Jihadists

Mamudu Wann January 6, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – An audio message attributed to Amadou Koufa, a prominent leader of the jihadist alliance Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM, or Jnim in Arabic), has revealed that Thierno Amadou Hady Tall, a respected Malian Muslim leader, has died. The message, which circulated on social media on Monday, stated that Tall succumbed to injuries sustained during his kidnapping in late December, near the Mauritanian border.

Kafuta Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to Four, Police Investigate Truck Driver’s Role

Awa Colley January 6, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The death toll from the tragic road accident in Kafuta has risen to four, with The Gambia Police Force confirming the updated fatalities on Monday. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, left 44 individuals injured, with 24 victims still admitted at Ndemban Clinic as of the latest reports.

Latriya Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Stolen Items Linked to Two Highway Robberies

Ebrima Bah January 4, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Latriya, Gambia) – In a significant breakthrough, the Latriya Police have arrested a suspect and seized evidence connected to two separate robbery incidents that took place on January 1, 2025, along the Sukuta-Jabang Highway. The robberies, which targeted two victims in broad daylight, left both individuals injured and resulted in a combined loss of over D666,000.

Crèche Facilities in Higher Education Soon For Inclusivity and Women’s Empowerment

Awa Colley January 3, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) on Tuesday, December 31, convened a one-day validation workshop to review and finalize the Draft Roadmap and Strategy for the establishment of crèche facilities at tertiary and higher education institutions in The Gambia. This significant initiative, focused on improving access, retention, and performance, particularly for student mothers, aims to address critical gaps in the education system and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive learning environment.

Gambian Interpol Arrest Two Senegalese Motorcycle Thieves

Frederic Tendeng January 2, 2025

Mbour, Senegal – Two Senegalese men, M. K. Mané and M. Diop, were arrested in The Gambia on charges of robbery and violent assault following a series of attacks on Jakarta motorcycle drivers in the Senegalese Petite Côte region of Mbour. The suspects, along with a third individual, Mr. Mané, are believed to have targeted motorcycle drivers, stealing their vehicles and leaving victims severely injured.

Banjul’s Catholic and Methodist Leaders Call for Renewal, Unity, and Generosity

Frederic Tendeng January 1, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – As the world ushers in 2025, two prominent religious leaders in The Gambia—Catholic Bishop Gabriel Mendy and Methodist Bishop Bani Ebenezer F. Manga—have delivered heartfelt New Year messages urging the faithful to embrace hope, gratitude, and collective responsibility in the year ahead.

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