Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a bid to enhance the culture of reading and elevate library standards in tertiary institutions, the Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO) partnered with Book Aid International to donate 80 books to the University of The Gambia (UTG) and the Management Development Institute (MDI).
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Families and survivors of more than thirty Ghanaians who were slain in the Gambia in 2005 have petitioned Justice Minister Dawda Jallow, expressing their frustration over the lack of information regarding the steps taken to follow the findings of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC).
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) announced the passing of their former Director General, Malick Jeng, who passed away on Saturday morning at his residence.
Gambiaj.com – (NEW DELHI) – India’s drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO), has revoked the authority of state licensing authorities to issue no objection certificates (NOC) for the export of unapproved, banned, or new drugs. This decision follows reports of substandard Indian drugs causing health issues in several countries.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia’s press freedom ranking has dropped by 12 places, from 46th out of 180 in 2023 to 58th out of 180 in 2024, according to the annual Reporters Without Borders (RSF) publication on World Press Freedom Day.
Gambiaj.com – (BERLIN) – Transparency International has expressed deep concern over the recent arrests and ongoing police harassment of civil society advocates and activists in The Gambia. The arrests followed their attempt to peacefully voice concerns about ongoing delays and alleged corruption in the Gambia Ferry Service.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – Muhammed Barry, the accused in the Manse Beach murder case, has been remanded to the Mile Two Central Prison by Magistrate Ebrima Colley of the Kanifing Magistrate Court. The remand follows Magistrate Colley’s decision to transfer the case to the High Court due to its gravity.
Gambiaj.com – (ASTI) – In a tragic turn of events, an 18-year-old asylum seeker, Mafugi Manneh, an asylum seeker from the Gambia, lost his life after being viciously attacked in Canelli’s Piazza Carlo Gancia on the evening of Tuesday, April 30 by Pakistani migrants.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Today, as Labour Day is observed in The Gambia, the nation joins the global community in recognizing the vital contributions of workers and the pivotal role of labour in national development. This year’s theme, “Accelerating job creation for economic growth,” highlights a commitment to advancing the country’s prosperity through meaningful employment generation and economic transformation.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – In a recent decree dated April 24, 2024, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has appointed Major General El Hadji Daouda Niang as the new General Delegate for National Intelligence (DNR), replacing Lieutenant General (2nd) Cheikh Sène. General Niang, previously serving as the Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Senegal to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, now takes the helm of the DNR, a key intelligence agency in Senegal.
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