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Court – Ousainou Bojang’s Escape to Senegal Made Possible by Amie Bojang.

Frederic Tendeng March 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The high court has begun hearing the main trial of the man accused of killing three riot police officers near Sukuta last year. The proceedings on Monday saw the testimony of the sixth witness, police officer Ebou Sowe, who detailed his actions on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of September 2023 in obtaining the statement of Ousainou Bojang, the first accused person.

Wallidan Mourns the Loss of Star Player Moses Jassey in Backway Tragedy

Mamour M. Mbenga March 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Wallidan, a prominent 1st division club in the Gambia Football Federation League One, is grieving the loss of one of its dynamic players, Moses Jassey. Moses tragically lost his life on Sunday, 18 March, during a perilous journey known as the “back way syndrome,” attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

Alleged Swindler Makes Off with D100,000 in Fake Currency Exchange Scam

Frederic Tendeng March 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Karanta Darboe, a notorious figure in fraudulent activities, has allegedly perpetrated a scam in the Cape Point area of Bakau, walking away with D100,000 in fake currency exchange. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, 15th March, around 11am, at the AMM Forex Bureau.

Record Kush Seizure Leads to Three Arrests in Latrikunda Sabiji Bust

Frederic Tendeng March 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Personnel of The Gambia Police Force (GPF) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, apprehending three Sierra Leonean nationals for joint possession of substantial quantities of prohibited and controlled drugs.

Stakeholders Validate Enforcement Guide for The Gambia Tobacco Control Act

Frederic Tendeng March 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Non-Communicable Disease Control unit, under the Ministry of Health in The Gambia, recently concluded a 4-day workshop at Kaira Konko in Jarra Soma. The workshop aimed to validate the Enforcement Guide of The Gambia Tobacco Control Act, 2016, in collaboration with various stakeholders.

Yankuba Touray Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Murder Conviction

Frederic Tendeng March 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Yankuba Touray appeared today before the 5-member panel of Judges of the Supreme Court to overturn the decision of the Court of Appeal which upheld the decision of the High Court Judgment delivered by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh.

Gambia Introduces Local Languages in Education

Frederic Tendeng March 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a significant stride towards education reform and preserving local languages, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education in The Gambia unveiled its Language in Education Policy. This policy aims to integrate local languages into the education curriculum from early childhood development to grade 3.

Murder of Lamarana Jallow – Kumba Sinyan Set to Open Defense

Jarai Jallow March 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Kumba Sinyan is set to begin presenting her defense in the murder case where she stands accused of killing her boyfriend, Lamarana Jallow. Sinyan faces a single count of murder, with the prosecution alleging that she fatally wounded Jallow by cutting his stomach with a razor blade.

Activist Criticizes Supreme Islamic Council’s Fatwa on Female Circumcision

Frederic Tendeng March 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a Facebook post, activist Madi Jobarted has criticized the Supreme Islamic Council’s fatwa on female circumcision issiued Thursday, calling it a perpetuation of violence against women in the interest of patriarchy. Jobarted argued that the fatwa does not serve the best interest of Islam or Muslim girls and women, but rather serves the interest of men hiding behind religion.

NHRC Chair Emmanuel Joof Urges NAMs Against Amendments to Bill Repealing FGM Law

Frederic Tendeng March 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Emmanuel Joof, the Chairperson of The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has made a plea to some National Assembly Members (NAMs) regarding the private member bill seeking to repeal the Women’s Amendment Act 2015, which criminalized Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

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