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Women Leaders Network Urges President Barrow to Uphold Anti-FGMC Law

Frederic Tendeng March 31, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Women Leaders Network for Development has issued a passionate appeal to President Adama Barrow, expressing deep concern over a proposed Bill that seeks to repeal the Women’s (Amendment) Act 2015 in The Gambia. This Act is a crucial piece of legislation that prohibits Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGMC), safeguarding the rights and well-being of girls and women in the country.

Jungler Michael Sang Correa Loses Federal Appeal to Dismiss Torture Charges

Frederic Tendeng March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A federal judge in Colorado has declined to dismiss multiple criminal charges against former Jungler, Michael Sang Correa, a West African man living in Denver. Correa faces seven torture-related counts for his alleged involvement in a 2006 coup attempt against then-President Yahya Jammeh in The Gambia.

28 in Custody for Possession and Trafficking of Prohibited Drugs

Frederic Tendeng March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Twenty-eight individuals are currently in custody for the possession and trafficking of prohibited drugs, including cannabis sativa, cannabis resin (hashish), cannabis ruderalis (skunk), and kush, as well as obstruction of officers in the due execution of their duties. The arrests were made by various Drug Law Enforcement Agency Gambia (DLEAG) stations across the country.

Survivors Share the Lasting Pain of Female Genital Mutilation, A Call for Change

Mustapha Jarju March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Mabintou Manga, 34, bravely shares her experiences coping with the deep emotional wounds inflicted by female genital mutilation (FGM). Despite being married for four years, she continues to grapple with the lasting effects of a practice that robbed her of her sense of womanhood. Mabintou’s story resonates with millions worldwide, shedding light on the profound impact of FGM on mental health.

Govt Offers Annual $400 per TVET Student, Bring Changes at Faraba Banta Campus

Frederic Tendeng March 29, 2024

President Adama Barrow recently hosted a gathering at the State House in Banjul to assess the Ministry of Higher Education’s progress

Alleged Drug Baron Pablo Djabi Seeks Court’s Permission to Travel for Medical Treatment

Frederic Tendeng March 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Pablo Djabi, a man facing drug and related charges in The Gambia, has applied to the High Court for permission to travel outside the country for medical reasons. Djabi’s request comes after being diagnosed with a kidney condition that requires urgent treatment.

Two Arrested for Alleged Theft of Sheep in Tawto Village

Frederic Tendeng March 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The police from the Old Yundum Station have on Monday, March 25, 2024, detained two individuals aged 25 to 30 in Tawto Village for alleged stealing. The men were nabbed red-handed with lambs that had been reported missing by a nearby farmer earlier in the day.

Gambia’s New Police Chief Denounces Human Trafficking as a Grave Threat, Calls for Unified Action

Frederic Tendeng March 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia’s newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Seedy Muctarr Touray, has condemned human trafficking as a heinous practice that ranks second only to drug trafficking. He emphasized the urgent need to address and condemn this travesty in the strongest possible terms.

Draft Cybercrime Bill in The Gambia Threatens Online Freedom of Expression, Warns ARTICLE 19

Frederic Tendeng March 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – ARTICLE 19, a leading freedom of expression organization, has expressed deep concern over the potential impact of the draft cybercrime bill currently under consideration in The Gambia. According to ARTICLE 19, the Draft Bill, if enacted in its current form, could severely restrict online freedom of expression and dissent, violating international standards.

Police Investigate Violent Incident Involving Students at Deeper Life School in Kotu

Mamour M. Mbenga March 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A police inquiry into an alleged fighting incident involving kids at Deeper Life School in Kotu has been prompted by a disturbing video that has gone viral on social media. In the footage, many student groups are shown physically assaulting one another. One of the victims is shown critically injured, lying on the ground, and pleading for assistance. The iron bars, hammers, cutlasses, sticks, and stones that the students were carrying were visible.

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