Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a significant development in the case of Kumba Sinyan, the young entrepreneur charged with the murder of her boyfriend Lamarana Jallow, a former staff member of the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), a medical report has confirmed that Sinyan is mentally well and fit to stand trial.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Dr. Ammar Al Jafari, the Syrian-born Chief Medical Director of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, has been relieved of his duties. Dr. Mustapha Bittaye, the current Director of Health Services, will succeed him in the role.
Banjul, The Gambia – In a harrowing testimony before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh at the Banjul High Court, Amie Sowe recounted the brutal attack she allegedly suffered at the hands of her ex-husband, Yogu Sowe, also known as Gorgi Sowe. During her emotional account, Amie described how her ex-husband used a cutlass to chop her legs and the fingers of her left hand.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – The police have this Tuesday issued a public notice on the progress made in the case involving several Marakissa youths accused of disturbance in the village, where officers faced resistance while attempting to arrest a suspect.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a gripping court session before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, the only surviving police officer from the alleged Sukuta traffic light shooting, Ansey Jawo, provided her testimony. The trial involves defendants Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, both facing serious charges related to the incident.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – Bah Diakhate and Imam Cheikh Tidiane Ndao have been sentenced to three months in prison for spreading false news. In addition to the prison sentence, they will have to pay a fine of 100,000 CFA francs each. However, both were acquitted of offenses against a person exercising presidential prerogatives.
Gambiaj.com – (TUJERENG, The Gambia) – The community of Tujereng is in shock following the tragic murder of Alieu Ceesay, a 20-year-old driver from Brikama. The incident occurred on Sunday at a local restaurant, where Ceesay was allegedly attacked and fatally stabbed by Ebrima Daffeh, a 26-year-old resident.
Gambiaj.com – (GLASGOW, Scotland) – Human rights groups and politicians are demanding immediate action after investigative reporters from the Sunday Mail traced Alagie Morr, a former operative of Yahya Jammeh’s brutal regime in The Gambia, to a flat in Glasgow, Scotland.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – The University of The Gambia Student Union (UTGSU) has suspended its Vice President, H.E Yunusa Mbaye, due to misconduct in the execution of his duties. The suspension, effective from May 30th to June 14th, 2024, was announced by the Executive Council of the UTGSU and is in accordance with section 28(5) of the UTGSU constitution 2021 as amended.
The Gambia Press Union (GPU), in collaboration with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), held a three-day Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on migration reporting from May 28–30 in The Gambia.
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