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Gambian National Jailed for Six Years Over UK Immigration Fraud Scheme

Frederic Tendeng November 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (HECKMONDWIKE, United Kingdom) – Lamin Manneh, a Gambian national, has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison for orchestrating a scheme that helped hundreds of people enter the UK illegally using forged documents. The 49-year-old, who operated under the alias “Marcus112,” was described as the central figure in a sophisticated operation to falsify passports and visas for financial gain.

Gambian Gender Committee and CSO Delegation Gain Insights from Kenya on Gender-Inclusive Governance

Awa Colley November 28, 2024

The EU and International IDEA conducted a five-day study visit to Kenya, providing Gambian legislators and civil society representatives with a comprehensive understanding of gender-inclusive governance and legislative reform.

Kanilai TVET Centre Inauguration Marks Milestone in Gambia’s Skills Development Agenda

Lamin Jarjue November 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Foni Kansala, The Gambia) – The inauguration of the Kanilai Vocational and Technical Skills Training Center by the Honourable Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, signals a significant stride in The Gambia’s drive to decentralize Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

Interior Ministry Orders Probe Into Allegations of Stolen Seized Drugs

Awa Colley November 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Interior has ordered a “swift and comprehensive investigation” after expressing serious concern over allegations of malicious activities emerging after the recent public destruction of seized prohibited drugs and related substances by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG).

Samuel Sarr Charged with Embezzlement in West African Energy Scandal

Frederic Tendeng November 26, 2024

Samuel Sarr, former Senegal Minister of Energy and current Director General of West African Energy, faces charges of embezzlement and misuse of company assets.

MoHERST Advances Quality Assurance for Open Distance Learning in The Gambia

Jarai Jallow November 26, 2024

MoHERST, Commonwealth of Learning, and NAQAA have held a four-day workshop to enhance national quality assurance capacity for Open Distance Learning.

DLEAG Confirms Investigation Into Alleged Tampering During Drug Destruction Exercise

Ebrima Bah November 25, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has initiated an investigation into allegations of tampering with drugs intended for destruction during its annual drug destruction exercise.

Gambian Journalist Nyima Sillah Among Finalists for Prestigious AMDF Journalist of the Year Award

Kaddy Danso November 23, 2024

Gambia.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Nyima Sillah, a journalist with The Voice Newspaper, has been named a finalist for the 2024 Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) Journalist of the Year Award in the print category, marking a significant achievement for Gambian journalism.

Gambia’s Education Minister Champions TVET Reform to Empower Youth and Curb Migration

Mamudu Wann November 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (TIANJIN, China) – In an exclusive interview at the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, China, Professor Pierre Gomez, The Gambia’s Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, unveiled an ambitious strategy to transform vocational and technical education.

Gambia Advances Emergency Readiness with National Telecommunications Workshop

Mamudu Wann November 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and key national stakeholders, has concluded a pivotal two-day workshop on the development of a National Emergency Telecommunications Plan (NETP) for The Gambia.

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