Society

Sweden to Expel 18-Year-Old Boy to Gambia After Deadly Shooting Linked to Gang War

Jarai Jallow September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (UPPSALA, Sweden) – An 18-year-old (name withheld) involved in the violent Södertälje gang network in Sweden has been sentenced to six years and ten months in prison for the murder of a rival gang member. Following his prison term, he is set to be deported to Gambia, despite having been born and raised in Sweden, a decision that has stirred debate due to his stateless status and lack of prior connections to The Gambia.

The Gambia Among 15 Countries to Benefit from WHO’s $1.5 Billion Primary Health Financing Platform

Frederic Tendeng September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia has been selected as one of 15 countries to benefit from a landmark initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). The $1.5 billion Primary Health Financing Platform, launched under the ‘Health Impact Investment Platform,’ aims to strengthen primary health care systems in low- and middle-income countries, ensuring that vulnerable communities are better equipped to handle future health crises.

Gambia Police Force Cracks Down on Cable Theft and Scrap Metal Trade Involvement

Frederic Tendeng September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force has raised serious concerns over the escalating cases of electric cable theft, destruction of fiber optics, and the unlawful removal of valuable materials from construction sites and business installations across the country.

Gambia Press Union Condemns President Barrow’s Legal Threat Against Newspaper, Cites Press Freedom Concerns

Awa Colley September 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has raised serious concerns over reports that President Adama Barrow is contemplating legal action against The Voice newspaper following its publication of a story on September 23rd. The article claimed that President Barrow had chosen a successor as part of a broader exit strategy, a claim that has sparked political and media attention.

Police Summon The Voice Newspaper Editor and Reporter Amid Defamation Dispute with President Barrow

Frederic Tendeng September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Voice newspaper’s Editor Musa Sheriff and reporter Momodou Justice Darboe have been summoned by police to the Police Headquarters in Banjul. While the reasons for the summons remain officially undisclosed, sources within the newspaper speculate it is related to a controversial article published last Monday claiming that President Adama Barrow is planning to step down and had chosen businessman Muhammed Jah as his successor for the 2026 elections.

Gambian Maid Among Victims of Israeli Strikes in Lebanon’s Deadliest Day Since Civil War

Frederic Tendeng September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (HANOUYEH, Lebanon) – In one of the deadliest attacks in Lebanon since the end of its civil war, Israeli airstrikes on Monday left over 550 people dead, including women and children, as tensions with Hezbollah escalated. Among those killed was Anna, a Gambian domestic worker in her early 30s

Momodou Taal Suspended and Silenced: Cornell Student Faces Deportation After Pro-Palestinian Protest

Frederic Tendeng September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK, United States) – Momodou Taal, a PhD candidate in Africana Studies at Cornell University, now faces suspension that may lead to his deportation following his participation in a protest advocating for Palestinian solidarity. Taal, an international student from the United Kingdom studying in the U.S. under the F-1 visa program

The Gambia Police and ECOMIG Joint Security Patrols Bolster Peace and Cooperation in West Coast Region

Frederic Tendeng September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The West Coast Police Regional Command, in a coordinated effort to enhance security, conducted a joint patrol on Tuesday, September 24, involving several key security agencies.

Gambia Among Nations with Low Confidence in Law Enforcement, Global Gallup Survey Finds

Frederic Tendeng September 25, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – The Gambia ranks near the bottom of the latest Gallup Law & Order Index, a global survey that assesses public confidence in law enforcement, feelings of personal security, and experiences with crime over the past year. The index, which was recently released, places The Gambia alongside Liberia, the Republic of the Congo, and Sierra Leone as countries where trust in law enforcement is notably low.

Nigerian Professor Nazmat Surajudeen-Bakinde Appointed Vice Chancellor of USET in The Gambia

Ebrima Bah September 25, 2024

BANJUL, The Gambia – Professor Nazmat Surajudeen-Bakinde, a Nigerian academic, has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET) in The Gambia.

Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.

Editor's Pick

Prominent Figures Detained in Senegal: Analyst and Journalist Face Police Investigation Over Controversial Statements

November 23, 2024

UDP Announces Nationwide Tour to Engage Voters Ahead of 2026 Elections

November 22, 2024

Arrest Warrant Puts Netanyahu in Orbit of Disgraced Leaders As E.U Countries Vow to Comply with ICC

November 22, 2024

COP29 – Gambian Negotiator Stresses Need for Concrete Financial Commitments at Climate Summit

November 22, 2024

Sweden to Expel 18-Year-Old Boy to Gambia After Deadly Shooting Linked to Gang War

The Gambia Among 15 Countries to Benefit from WHO’s $1.5 Billion Primary Health Financing Platform

Gambia Police Force Cracks Down on Cable Theft and Scrap Metal Trade Involvement

Gambia Press Union Condemns President Barrow’s Legal Threat Against Newspaper, Cites Press Freedom Concerns

Police Summon The Voice Newspaper Editor and Reporter Amid Defamation Dispute with President Barrow

Gambian Maid Among Victims of Israeli Strikes in Lebanon’s Deadliest Day Since Civil War

Momodou Taal Suspended and Silenced: Cornell Student Faces Deportation After Pro-Palestinian Protest

The Gambia Police and ECOMIG Joint Security Patrols Bolster Peace and Cooperation in West Coast Region

Gambia Among Nations with Low Confidence in Law Enforcement, Global Gallup Survey Finds

Nigerian Professor Nazmat Surajudeen-Bakinde Appointed Vice Chancellor of USET in The Gambia

Recent News

Prominent Figures Detained in Senegal: Analyst and Journalist Face Police Investigation Over Controversial Statements

UDP Announces Nationwide Tour to Engage Voters Ahead of 2026 Elections

Arrest Warrant Puts Netanyahu in Orbit of Disgraced Leaders As E.U Countries Vow to Comply with ICC

COP29 – Gambian Negotiator Stresses Need for Concrete Financial Commitments at Climate Summit

Putin and Senegal’s Faye Phone Call Discussed Strengthening Bilateral Ties, Regional Stability

Guinea-Bissau President Urges Dialogue Amid Rising Political Tensions

Editor's Pick

Follow us on our Social Networks

Information