Society

Gambia Deports 9 Nigerians Caught Attempting to Stowaway to Europe

Frederic Tendeng December 5, 2023

The Gambia deported nine Nigerians who attempted to stowaway to Europe via Gambian waters on Tuesday.

Alan and Jenny will Donate Eyeglasses to Underprivileged in the Gambia.

Awa Colley December 5, 2023

British resident Alan Boardman is launching a campaign to supply underprivileged families in the Gambia with eyeglasses. Alan Boardman, who has

Jammeh’s ‘Baifaal’ Ousman Sonko Loses Bail Appeal, Stays Remanded Until Trial

Frederic Tendeng December 4, 2023

Ousman Sonko, the former interior minister of the Gambia, will stay behind bars until his trial for crimes against humanity begins on January 8, 2024. In a ruling made public on Monday, the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (TPF) has also decided so.

Man Charged With Attacking Wife With Cutlass Appears in Court

Awa Colley December 4, 2023

Gorgui Sowe’s case was today called at the High court before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh. Gorgui is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to his wife and has appeared in the High Court.

Jungler Bai Lowe Sentenced to Life in Prison by a German Court

Frederic Tendeng November 30, 2023

A German court on Thursday sentenced Bai Lowe, a Gambian former soldier to life in prison over his participation in a death squad that assassinated opponents of former dictator Yahya Jammeh, including an AFP journalist.

Spanish University Explores Areas of Support to Gambia Higher Education

Awa Colley November 29, 2023

A University of La Laguna delegation visited Gambia to discuss the Climate Change and Social Entrepreneurship (CCES-Gambia) project, financed by the

Semlex Has Resumed the Production of IDs

Jarai Jallow November 29, 2023

After a brief interruption, Semlex has resumed operations on Tuesday. The company has ceased operations last week in order to extend its contract with the government of The Gambia.

Former Jungler Bai Lowe to Hear Verdict on Thursday

Frederic Tendeng November 28, 2023

On trial in Germany for alleged crimes against humanity, murder, and attempted murder while serving under former President Yahya Jammeh’s command, Bai Lowe, a former member of the Gambian Armed Forces and part of “The Junglers,” is scheduled to learn his verdict.

ECOWAS Ministers Approve Harmonized Social Protection Plan for The People in The Region

Mariama Cham November 26, 2023

The Operational Plan and the ECOWAS Framework on Social Protection have been approved and certified by the ECOWAS Ministers in charge of social protection on November 24, 2023.

Expired IDs, Drivers’ Licenses in Circulation Valid Until Semlex Resumes Work

Awa Colley November 23, 2023

The Gambia Police Force has today announced that the expired documents in circulation will be considered valid until the matter between the state and Semlex is resolved.