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The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council Issues Fatwa on Female Circumcision

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council (GSIC) has issued a fatwa to all Muslims in The Gambia regarding the legality of female circumcision. The GSIC clarified that female circumcision is not merely an inherited custom, but rather, it is one of the virtues of Islam and among the Sunnah practices dictated by the Messenger of Allah, Peace be Upon Him.

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The Gambia’s Chemical Society Beats Challenges, Make Its Mark in the Scientific Community

Gambiaj.com – In a bid to raise awareness and recognition for chemistry in The Gambia, a group of enthusiastic students and graduates navigated numerous challenges to establish the Chemical Society of The Gambia. The journey, marked by perseverance and determination, highlights the dedication to promote the field of chemistry in a country where it is not widely pursued.

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Unveiling the Veil: Gambia’s Hidden Discrimination Against Communities on Work and Descent

Gambiaj.com – In a research report titled “Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) in The Gambia,” Alima Taal and Halimatou Ceesay, Rights Experts of the Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD), shed light on a largely undiscussed issue in the country. The report highlights the prevalence of discrimination against certain communities based on traditional notions of caste, social class, or hereditary occupation.

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Mandinka Podcast – MFDC, Navigating the Complexity of the Casamance Rebellion

Gambiaj.com – The Casamance MFDC rebellion has a complex history, struggling for the independence of Casamance. Once a military and political movement seeking resource acquisition, the MFDC has disintegrated, leaving former rebels scattered across Casamance, the Gambia, and Guinea Bissau. All you need to know about the oldest rebellion in Africa in this Podcast in Mandinka

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Wolof Podcast – MFDC, Navigating the Complexity of the Casamance Rebellion

Gambiaj.com – The Casamance MFDC rebellion has a complex history, struggling for the independence of Casamance. Once a military and political movement seeking resource acquisition, the MFDC has disintegrated, leaving former rebels scattered across Casamance, the Gambia, and Guinea Bissau. All you need to know about the oldest rebellion in Africa in this Podcast in Wolof

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Court Admits Statements as Evidence in Voir-Dire Trial, Reserves Judgment on Weight

Gambiaj.com – In a recent ruling, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh admitted several statements as exhibits in a voir-dire trial, reserving judgment on their weight until further evaluation. The ruling addressed objections raised by counsel Lamin J Darboe regarding the admissibility of cautionary and voluntary statements allegedly made by the 1st Accused Person, Ousainou Bojang.

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