Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) — Ousainou Bojang, who stands accused of murder and other serious charges, testified on Wednesday, revealing details of disputes surrounding his work at a lodge where he acted as both a security guard and property manager.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Navy successfully intercepted a suspected migrant boat during a nighttime patrol on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The operation involved the Navy’s high-speed vessel, SEADOG, which was conducting routine security patrols when it tracked and apprehended a local wooden canoe believed to be carrying migrants. The exact spot of the interception is yet to be revealed.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) — Ousainou Bojang, a Brufut resident accused of killing two police officers and seriously injuring another at Sukuta traffic lights in September 2023, has testified in his defence, denying the charges against him.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A groundbreaking evaluation of The Gambia’s Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSF) highlights its transformative impact on child nutrition, education, and mental well-being, especially among girls.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The University of The Gambia (UTG) has dismissed two senior lecturers, Dr. Alieu Gibba and Professor Matarr Njie, following allegations of professional misconduct. The move has sparked concerns about the impact on students, with the lecturers responsible for over 400 students, as exams approach in two months.
Gambiaj.com – (Abuko, The Gambia) – Police in Abuko are investigating a case of “obtaining money by false pretenses” involving a 49-year-old businesswoman from Latrikunda Sabiji, who was defrauded of D750,000 by individuals posing as legitimate farming entrepreneurs.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING, The Gambia) – In a concerted effort to address rising crime rates and enhance operational efficiency, the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) Commissioner, Adeline Basangeh, convened a high-level meeting recently at the PIU Headquarters in Kanifing.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent study conducted in rural areas of The Gambia, published in BMC Public Health, explores the severe effects of water insecurity on households in Kiang West and Basse and highlights various coping strategies that rural residents employ to mitigate the impact of frequent water shortages.
Gambiaj.com – (Kololi, The Gambia) – Members of The Gambia’s National Coordination Mechanism on Migration (NCM) have gathered for a pivotal training session on the Global Compact for Migration (GCM).
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia’s Ministry of Interior (MOI), in collaboration with the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), the American Bar Association, and other key stakeholders, convened a workshop to advance the implementation of the National Victims and Witness Protection Policy.
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