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Elevated Housing Reduces Malaria Mosquito Entry, Study Finds

Frederic Tendeng April 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A recent study conducted in rural Gambia has shed light on how raising houses off the ground can significantly reduce the entry of malaria-carrying mosquitoes. The study, focusing on the behavior of Anopheles gambiae, the primary malaria mosquito in sub-Saharan Africa, found that elevating a house by 2 meters and leaving the space underneath open can lead to a 53% reduction in mosquito entry.

Former Prime Minister and Presidential Candidate Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne Passes Away

Frederic Tendeng April 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne, the former prime minister of Senegal and a candidate in the last presidential election, passed away in Paris on Friday, April 5, 2024. Dionne, who was bedridden a few days before the election on March 24, was evacuated to Paris on the day of the election for urgent medical care.

Gambia Ambassador to India Pays Homage at Sufi Saint Dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia

Frederic Tendeng April 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia’s Ambassador to India, Mustapha Jawara, recently visited the revered Dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia in India to pay homage to the esteemed Sufi saint. Ambassador Jawara expressed awe at the beauty of the Dargah, noting that despite being in India for three years, he was unaware of the mausoleum’s existence within the bustling area of Nizamuddin.

Senegal’s New President Reverses Controversial Judiciary Appointments by Macky Sall

Frederic Tendeng April 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has revoked all appointments and decisions made by his predecessor, Macky Sall, during the last meeting of the Superior Council of the Judiciary on March 29, 2024. These decisions were nullified by a new presidential decree signed on April 3, 2024.

Inspector General of Police Meets Task Force to Combat “Kush” in Banjul

Frederic Tendeng April 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Inspector General of Police, Seedy Mukhtar Touray, convened with the Task Force established to combat the proliferation of “Kush,” a potent form of cannabis, on Thursday, April 4, in Banjul. This Task Force, comprised of experts from the Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Ministry of Health, aims to develop robust strategies to tackle the challenges posed by the use and distribution of “Kush.”

High Court Halts Removal of ECOWAS Parliament Members Pending Legal Challenge

Frederic Tendeng April 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a recent development, the High Court has issued an interim order restraining the Clerk of the National Assembly, its agents, servants, or any other parties from removing Fatoumatta Njai (Touma), Kebba K.K Barrow, and Samba Jallow from their elected positions in the ECOWAS Parliament.

Seven Individuals Charged with Assaulting Police Officers in The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng April 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Anti-Crime Unit’s prosecution has advanced the case against seven individuals accused of assaulting police officers while in the line of duty. The suspects whose names have not been disclosed in the police public statement were apprehended at Mariama Kunda for allegedly throwing stones at ACU officers during a rescue mission at the Alkalo’s compound.

Higher Education Ministry Advances Gender Equality in Tertiary Institutions

Frederic Tendeng April 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), in partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), is making significant strides in promoting gender equality within the country’s tertiary and higher educational institutions. As part of a comprehensive initiative to implement the Gender Scorecard, MoHERST recently conducted a pivotal Scoring Workshop.

Two French Passport Holders Nabbed with Drug as Agency Reports Weekly Arrests

Frederic Tendeng April 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) has reported a series of arrests involving two French passport holders who were apprehended this week with illegal drugs in their possession. The agency registered eighteen cases involving twenty suspects, with four cases being referrals from The Gambia Police Force (GPF). These incidents add to the growing list of weekly arrests made by law enforcement in an effort to crack down on drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

Gambian Migrant Fatally Shot by German Police After Alleged Knife Attack

Frederic Tendeng March 31, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A tragic incident unfolded earlier Saturday in Germany as Lamin Touray, a 46-year-old Gambian migrant, was shot and killed by police. The authorities reported that Touray had threatened his girlfriend with a knife, prompting her to flee and alert the police.

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