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Bar Association Asks IGP to Man Up With Violators of Female Circumcision Law

Frederic Tendeng March 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) has condemned recent public statements advocating for disobedience of the law prohibiting female circumcision, calling them provocative and deeply troubling. In a press release, the Bar urged the Inspector General of Police to issue a stern warning of the legal consequences to anyone considering violating the law and to enforce it resolutely.

Ghanaian Victims’ Families Decry Lack of Communication and Justice in Gambia Massacre Cases

gambiaj March 26, 2024

The brother of a Ghanaian victim killed in The Gambia in 2005, Oduro Mensah Emmanuel Gerson, has complained about what he

Government to Remove Officials Responsible for Rights Violations, as Recommended by TRRC

Frederic Tendeng March 25, 2024

The Gambia’s administration plans to begin implementing the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission’s (TRRC) findings by removing persons accountable for human

Increase in Capital Offenders in The Gambia Raises Concerns

Kaddy Danso March 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia has seen a notable increase in capital offenses, including murder and rape, according to an insider at the country’s central prison from September 2023 to the present. In a conversation with our medium, a source familiar with the prisons system expressed concern over the rising number of heinous crimes in the country, leading to the arrest of several perpetrators, many of whom are currently under remand awaiting trial, while others are awaiting their cases to be filed in court.

National Assembly Passes Rent (Amendment) Bill 2023 to Protect Tenant Rights

Frederic Tendeng March 22, 2024

Lawmakers at the National Assembly on Thursday passed the Rent (Amendment) Bill 2023, which was tabled by Member for Serrekunda West,

Serekunda Police Arrest 119 Individuals in Operation to Decongest Market and Parking Lots

Frederic Tendeng March 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Serekunda Police Division on Wednesday conducted a significant operation aimed at decongesting and preserving public spaces near the Serekunda Market and parking lots. This operation, a follow-up to the previous “Operation Clear Roads,” was designed to reduce overcrowding and maintain order in the area.

Multiple Arrests Made in The Gambia for Suspected Drug Trafficking

Frederic Tendeng March 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has reported several arrests related to drug trafficking in various parts of the country, over the las 48 hours.

Police Investigate Gruesome Discovery of Human Remains at Sukuta Cemetery

Frederic Tendeng March 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The police have provided information regarding the gruesome discovery of a body’s remains close to a Sukuta cemetery. On Monday, March 18, 2024, the police say that investigators and Ministry of Health staff went to a Sukuta cemetery in response to information they received about human remains discovered adjacent to a cemetery.

2023 DLEAG Seizures and Arrests Show Rise in Peddling Highly Addictive Drugs

Frederic Tendeng March 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), has released its annual report detailing its activities from January 1st to December 31st, 2023. The report highlights the agency’s efforts in both supply suppression and demand reduction programs, showcasing a significant impact on drug trafficking and abuse within the country.

Gambian Officials Inspect Gujarat University, After Attack on Foreign Students

Frederic Tendeng March 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A delegation from the African nation of Gambia visited the Gujarat University campus to discuss safety measures for students in the wake of an attack on foreign students. The incident, which occurred three days ago, involved nearly 30 students from Gambia studying at the university.

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