Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court has dismissed the ‘no case submission’ filed by the defence lawyers…
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EF Small Centre) has submitted a series of formal requests to key public institutions in The Gambia, demanding access to information under the Access to Information Act 2021.
Gambiaj;com – (BIGNONA, Senegal) – Since October 7, 2024, the Senegalese military has launched an extensive crackdown on hemp cultivation and illegal logging in northern Sindian’s Djibidione, Dieye-Djondji, Massaran, Balla Bassène, and Nialé regions. These areas, situated near the Gambian border, have become hotbeds for hemp cultivation, drawing renewed government attention as trafficking activities have surged to concerning levels.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) On World Day Against the Death Penalty, Amnesty International has called on three sub-Saharan African countries – The Gambia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe – to take definitive steps to abolish the death penalty, a move that would set a strong precedent in the region. Among these nations, The Gambia stands out for
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad announced the establishment of a Schengen Visa Collection Center in The Gambia, marking a significant improvement for Gambians planning travel to Schengen countries.
Gambiaj.com – (GENEVA, Switzerland) The Gambia’s longstanding commitment to advancing human rights on the global stage has been affirmed through its critical leadership roles within the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) is undergoing substantial renovations, with contractors working diligently to complete the project ahead of schedule. This reconstruction is a response to the growing demand for enhanced services and the need for new medical departments
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In the murder trial of Ousainou Bojang, accused of killing two police officers at Sukuta-Jabang Traffic Light in September 2023, Senior Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe argued that the case against Bojang is unfounded and urged the court to acquit his client.
Gambiaj.com (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A large-scale drug bust in the West Coast Region has led to the discovery of nine cannabis plantations between the villages of Kanilai and Kujenjeh, marking a significant achievement in The Gambia’s efforts to combat illegal drug cultivation and trafficking. In a coordinated operation launched by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), three suspects were apprehended as operatives conducted a sweeping sting on October 5, 2024, with initial nightly raids beginning around 2:00 a.m. GMT.
Gambiaj.com – (BASSE, The Gambia) – A young community member’s vigilance has led to the arrest of Muhammed Camara, the suspect in the fatal stabbing of Habibou Jallow, in the Upper River region of The Gambia. Camara, who allegedly fled the scene after the September 6 incident, was apprehended in Las Palmas and handed over to the Basse Police on Monday, October 7, by a concerned citizen.
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