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ECOMIG and Gambian Defence Forces Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Mariama Cham October 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a vibrant display of community spirit, ECOMIG, in collaboration with the Gambian Defence and Security Forces (GDSF), officially launched a month-long Breast Cancer Awareness campaign in Greater Banjul on October 4, 2024. The event kicked off with a spirited route march through the city’s main streets, bringing together participants from various sectors, including the ECOWAS Permanent Mission.

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 Senegalese Army Launches New Operation to Combat Hemp Cultivation and Trafficking in Casamance Border

Frederic Tendeng October 14, 2024

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.

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Amnesty Urges Gambia to Fully Abolish Death Penalty and Lead Regional Change

Awa Colley October 13, 2024

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

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Drug Bust in Kanilai and Kujenjeh Uncovers Cannabis Plantations in Joint Security Operation

Awa Colley October 9, 2024

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.

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