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Momodou Taal Suspended and Silenced: Cornell Student Faces Deportation After Pro-Palestinian Protest

Frederic Tendeng September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK, United States) – Momodou Taal, a PhD candidate in Africana Studies at Cornell University, now faces suspension that may lead to his deportation following his participation in a protest advocating for Palestinian solidarity. Taal, an international student from the United Kingdom studying in the U.S. under the F-1 visa program

The Gambia Police and ECOMIG Joint Security Patrols Bolster Peace and Cooperation in West Coast Region

Frederic Tendeng September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The West Coast Police Regional Command, in a coordinated effort to enhance security, conducted a joint patrol on Tuesday, September 24, involving several key security agencies.

Gambia Among Nations with Low Confidence in Law Enforcement, Global Gallup Survey Finds

Frederic Tendeng September 25, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – The Gambia ranks near the bottom of the latest Gallup Law & Order Index, a global survey that assesses public confidence in law enforcement, feelings of personal security, and experiences with crime over the past year. The index, which was recently released, places The Gambia alongside Liberia, the Republic of the Congo, and Sierra Leone as countries where trust in law enforcement is notably low.

Nigerian Professor Nazmat Surajudeen-Bakinde Appointed Vice Chancellor of USET in The Gambia

Ebrima Bah September 25, 2024

BANJUL, The Gambia – Professor Nazmat Surajudeen-Bakinde, a Nigerian academic, has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET) in The Gambia.

Despite Exile, ‘Junglers’ Continue to Enjoy Relative Freedom – Bora Colley’s Return and Security Concerns

Awa Colley September 24, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Former “Jungler” Bora Colley, a member of ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s hit squad, recently turned himself in to The Gambia Armed Forces after eight years in exile. His surrender has added to the public bemusement, with many questioning the ease with which Junglers, including Colley, have seemingly continued to enjoy relative freedom, even sneaking into The Gambia to visit their families.

Bristol – Community in Shock After Gambian with a ‘Good, Kind Spirit’ Fatally Stabbed

gambiaj September 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BRISTOL, united Kingdom) – Members of the Easton community have been left in shock after the fatal stabbing of a young man who many described as a ‘brother’ to them. Kunta Ceesay died after being attacked on Stapleton Road on Friday (September 20) and was known by many in the local community.

Lamin Village Demands Transparency and Action on Controversial Sports Development Project

Awa Colley September 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Lamin Village, a bustling community on the outskirts of the Gambian capital, is embroiled in a dispute over the allocation of land for a sports development project. The controversy surrounds a government initiative to construct sports and recreational facilities, including a national stadium, on land previously identified and designated by the Lamin Village Development Committee (VDC).

150 Decomposed Bodies of Backway Migrants Discovered in a Drifting Canoe Off Senegalese Coast

Frederic Tendeng September 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – A heartbreaking discovery was made on Sunday when a canoe filled with approximately 150 deceased migrants was found by young Senegalese fishermen off the coast of Les Mamelles, about 48 kilometers from Dakar.

Production of Driver’s Licenses Resumes in The Gambia After Prolonged Suspension

Frederic Tendeng September 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has announced the resumption of driver’s license production after several months of disruption due to contractual disputes. Applicants who applied for licenses between March and June 2024 are now advised to collect their documents from GPF licensing outlets in Banjul and Kanifing.

Aji Yamundow Jagne Honored with Inaugural Aja Fatim Mbenga Lifetime Service Award

Frederic Tendeng September 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – InnovaRx Global Health has announced the establishment of the prestigious “Aja Fatim Mbenga Lifetime Service Award,” also known as “The Fine Award,” which will recognize Gambian women who have demonstrated extraordinary service and dedication to their country and communities.

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