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Concerns Raised as Police Orderlies Temporarily Withdrawn from Magistrates in The Gambia

Gambia Journal January 20, 2025

Gambiaj.com – Banjul, The Gambia – Police orderlies attached to magistrates across the country have been recalled, leaving judicial officers without close protection and raising significant safety concerns. Multiple sources close to the Magistrates’ Association confirmed the withdrawal to The Standard, noting that no explanation has been provided for the decision.

Armed Robbers Attack Farafenni GNPC, Injure Police Officer

Awa Colley January 14, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Farafenni, North Bank Region) – In the early hours of Monday, January 13, 2025, armed robbers launched a brazen attack on the GNPC station in Farafenni, targeting police officers stationed at the site.

Madi Jobarteh Criticizes Gambian Government for Scrapping Diaspora-led Chamen Maternity Ward Project

Ebrima Bah January 13, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Prominent Gambian human rights defender Madi Jobarteh has sharply criticized the government’s decision to halt a maternity ward project initiated by the Gambian Diaspora Club at Chamen Health Centre, arguing the move prioritizes foreign aid over local efforts. Jobarteh described the government’s justification for the decision as “irresponsible, dishonest, and counterproductive.”

Justice Delivery Delays in The Gambia: AG Jallow Outlines Challenges and Solutions

Awa Colley January 13, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dawda A. Jallow has shed light on the persistent delays plaguing The Gambia’s justice delivery system, citing structural inefficiencies, outdated practices, and procedural bottlenecks as key contributing factors.

Health Ministry Accuses Diaspora of Not Providing Timeline in Chamen Maternity Ward Project

Patience Mama Loum January 11, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Kotu, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Health has issued a statement addressing concerns surrounding the proposed maternity ward project in Chamen village, Central River Region. The statement seeking to clarify recent developments and ensure transparency accuses the project initiators of lack of a timeline for the project’s commencement.

The Gambia Launches National Plan to Combat Substandard and Falsified Medicines

Ebrima Bah January 9, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Stakeholders from The Gambia’s health sector have on Wednesday launched the National Plan for the Control of Substandard and Falsified Medicinal Products. The initiative aims to safeguard public health by addressing the pressing issue of counterfeit and substandard drugs, which pose a global challenge to healthcare systems.

Gambia Police Force Hosts Senegalese IGP in Historic Visit to Deepen Security Ties

Frederic Tendeng January 9, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Seedy Mukhtar Touray, on Wednesday, January 8, welcomed Senegalese IGP General Mame Seydou Ndour and his high-powered delegation at the Police Headquarters in Banjul. The visit, described as “historic and pivotal,” marked the second day of General Ndour’s tour aimed at bolstering bilateral security cooperation.

Gambian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Vaping and Shisha Smoking in Senegambia

Patience Mama Loum January 7, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Gambian law enforcement launched a major operation this weekend in the Senegambia tourism development area, targeting illegal tobacco sales points and the rising phenomenon of vaping shisha, which has gained traction among the youth.

Abducted Influential Malian Caliph General of Tijaniya Dies Following Kidnapping by Jihadists

Mamudu Wann January 6, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – An audio message attributed to Amadou Koufa, a prominent leader of the jihadist alliance Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM, or Jnim in Arabic), has revealed that Thierno Amadou Hady Tall, a respected Malian Muslim leader, has died. The message, which circulated on social media on Monday, stated that Tall succumbed to injuries sustained during his kidnapping in late December, near the Mauritanian border.

Kafuta Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to Four, Police Investigate Truck Driver’s Role

Awa Colley January 6, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The death toll from the tragic road accident in Kafuta has risen to four, with The Gambia Police Force confirming the updated fatalities on Monday. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, left 44 individuals injured, with 24 victims still admitted at Ndemban Clinic as of the latest reports.

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