Gambiaj.com – (OLD YUNDUM, The Gambia) – Residents of Old Yundum, particularly those living near Masroor Senior Secondary School, are living in fear as a violent gang continues to wreak havoc on their community. The gang, notorious for their brazen attacks on homes and properties, has left the neighborhood in a state of constant anxiety.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In the gruesome double murder of Aziz Dabala and Waly that has sent shockwaves across Senegal and beyond, seven individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the case. The accused, including Nabou Lèye, Mamadou Lamine Diaw, Serigne Sarr, Oumar Guèye, Assane Diaw, Ousseynou Diaw, and Fallou Diop, are now under investigation for their alleged roles in the horrific crime.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has announced the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates. This year’s examination saw a total of 18,042 candidates from 148 Senior Secondary Schools across The Gambia, marking a 4.88% increase from last year’s entry figure of 17,201 candidates.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A routine checkpoint operation by the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) in the early hours of Monday, August 26, 2024, has sparked controversy, with conflicting accounts of what transpired during a shooting incident. The GAF’s official statement and an eyewitness report provide differing narratives, raising questions about the exact sequence of events.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The unfolding investigation into the murder of Aziz Dabala has taken a gripping turn as details emerge about Nabou Lèye, the only woman implicated in the case. Nabou, a close friend of the victim, has become the focal point of the inquiry due to compelling evidence linking her to the crime.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is set to arrive in Banjul on Wednesday as part of a significant African tour. Apart from The Gambia, the Spanish head of government will be visiting Mauritania, and Senegal amid rising migratory pressures from sub-Saharan Africa and escalating instability in the Sahel region.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The case of the double murder in Pikine Technopole continues to unveil its grim details. Mamadou Lamine Diao, known as “Modou Lo,” was arrested by the gendarmes of Touba’s special brigade during the Magal and has now confessed to killing dancer Aziz Dabala and Boubacar Gano, also known as “Waly,” by himself.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) released its annual World Giving Index on Thursday, August 22, highlighting The Gambia as the 4th most generous country globally.
Gambiaj.com – (ACCRA, Ghana) – Families of the 44 Ghanaians massacred in The Gambia in 2005 are intensifying their call for justice and compensation after the ECOWAS Court of Justice ordered the Ghanaian government to release critical information related to the killings.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent joint stakeholder report sheds light on the complex landscape of digital rights in The Gambia, highlighting both significant advancements and ongoing challenges. The report, presented during the Universal Periodic Review’s 48th Session, underscores the strides made by the Gambian government in digital access and inclusion but also raises concerns regarding online freedom of expression, privacy, and cybersecurity.
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