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Senegal’s High Court of Justice Set to Hold Former Government Officials Accountable

Frederic Tendeng December 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Senegalese High Court of Justice, tasked with holding former government officials accountable for serious crimes, is set to be officially established on Saturday at the National Assembly in Dakar. This installation comes after a summons from the Senegalese executive, which has informed the deputies of the session.

Gambia Police Urges Victims of Alleged Scammer “Karanta” to Report as Investigation Ongoing

Awa Colley December 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has responded to a viral TikTok video alleging theft by an individual known as “Karanta” and accusations of police inaction. The GPF has urged victims of the alleged scammer to report to the Kairaba Police Station to facilitate a thorough investigation into the matter.

Madrassah Education: Report Highlights Key Challenges as Stakeholders Push for Reform

Awa Colley December 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A consultancy report on Madrasas education in The Gambia has revealed critical challenges facing grade 12 school leavers, sparking urgent calls for reform. The report, reviewed during a stakeholder validation session highlighted limited English proficiency, a lack of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) opportunities, and the absence of clear pathways to higher education or professional careers as major barriers for Madrasas students.

TANGO Hosts Inaugural End-of-Year Convergence to Celebrate Successes and Chart Future Path

Patience Mama Loum December 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO) marked a milestone on December 19 by hosting its first-ever end-of-year convergence. The event brought together civil society actors, members of the media, and international partners under the theme “Strengthening partnerships for sustainable development, empowering civil society to address poverty, and building a unified future.”

Gambia Bar Association Welcomes ECOWAS-Backed Special Tribunal for Justice and Accountability

Patience Mama Loum December 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) has commended the decision by the Authority of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government to establish a Special Tribunal in The Gambia. The announcement was made during the 66th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS, marking a significant milestone in The Gambia’s transitional justice process.

Survey – Seven in Ten Gambians Consider Leaving: Survey Exposes Economic Struggles

Patience Mama Loum December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A significant proportion of Gambians are contemplating emigration as a means to escape economic hardship and secure better job opportunities, according to a new Afrobarometer survey released on International Migrants Day. The study reveals that nearly seven in ten Gambians (68%) have considered leaving the country, a sharp rise from 56% in 2018.

The Gambia Already Facing Scrutiny Ahead of UPR Review, Concerns Over TRRC Recommendations and Amnesty Decisions

Patience Mama Loum December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In January 2024, The Gambia will undergo review alongside 13 other countries during the 48th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submissions. Conducted every four to five years, the UPR provides UN member states an opportunity to report on their human rights progress and challenges.

Nyambai Police Investigate Death of 28-Year-Old Woman Found in Well

Awa Colley December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – The Nyambai Police are probing the suspicious death of a 28-year-old woman from Jalambang village, whose lifeless body was discovered in a well on the morning of Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Gambia Judiciary Validates Revised High Court Rules to Enhance Justice Delivery

Ebrima Bah December 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia ) – The Judiciary of The Gambia, under the leadership of Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow, has taken a significant step toward modernizing its judicial processes by validating the revised High Court rules. The validation, which took place on Tuesday, aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of justice delivery in the country, addressing bottlenecks in the legal system.

Police Debunk Child Kidnapping Allegations in Wellingara, Urge Public Calm

Awa Colley December 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has dispelled rumors of a child kidnapping incident in Wellingara involving a vehicle with registration number BJL 1912 E. In a statement released on Tuesday, the police addressed an audio recording circulating on WhatsApp that alleged a child had been abducted, placed in a bag, and transported in the mentioned vehicle.

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