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Gambian Civil Society Petitions President Barrow to Uphold Ban on Female Genital Mutilation

Frederic Tendeng April 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a concerted effort to safeguard the rights and well-being of women and girls in The Gambia, a coalition of concerned citizens, led by the Nyang-Sanneh Institute, has petitioned President Adama Barrow to uphold the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The petition, addressed to the President through his Chief of Staff, Mod K. Ceesay, expresses deep concerns about a bill tabled before the National Assembly to reverse the 2015 landmark law banning FGM.

Gambia Chief Justice Advocates for Ecowas Court to Prosecute Serious International Crimes

Frederic Tendeng April 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Chief Justice Hassan Jallow, speaking at the Ecowas Judicial Council meeting in Banjul, has called for the Ecowas Court to be empowered to prosecute individuals who commit serious international crimes such as genocide and crimes against humanity. The Ecowas Judicial Council, consisting of legal experts from West African states, oversees the operations of the Ecowas Court.

Gambia Red Cross Society Advises Volunteers Against Symbol Use During Inter School Championship

Mustapha Jarju April 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA) – The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) has advised its volunteers not to use any Red Cross symbols during the recent Inter School Championship held over the weekend. This decision was communicated through a letter from Sheriff Mboge, the Branch Officer of the Red Cross Brikama Branch, to its members.

WASSCE 2024 Kicks Off, Over 1.8 Million Candidates Across Four West African Nations

Frederic Tendeng April 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (LAGOS) – The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates in 2024 commences on Tuesday, April 30, as confirmed by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

Gambia- Amnesty Intl. Report Points to Mixed Progress and Persistent Challenges in Human Rights

Frederic Tendeng April 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (LONDON) – Amnesty International has released its annual report for 2023–24, highlighting a crucial moment for international law amid

Arrest Made in Western Union Robbery, Suspect Confesses and Leads Police to Stolen Money

Frederic Tendeng April 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The police have arrested Ismaila Faye from Bassori, a suspect linked to a robbery at a Western Union bureau in Farato Bojang Kunda on April 17. Faye allegedly disguised himself as a customer, threatened an employee with a knife, and fled with D75,126 after binding and gagging the victim.

Gambia – Study Identifies Disparities in Factors Influencing Child Fever Care-seeking

Frederic Tendeng April 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – A recent study published in the Malaria Journal sheds light on the challenges and influences affecting the care-seeking behavior of mothers for children with fever in The Gambia. The study, based on data from the 2019–20 Demographic and Health Survey, highlights the importance of understanding these factors to improve malaria control strategies in the country.

Drug Busts Lead to Multiple Arrests in The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng April 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Drug Law Enforcement Agency The Gambia (DLEAG) has made significant arrests in recent days, targeting individuals suspected of drug trafficking.

Augustine Bangura Appears in Court for the Murder of Shakina Chinedu

Frederic Tendeng April 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Augustine Bangura, the Sierra Leonean national accused of killing Shakina Chinedu, a Nigerian born British national, appeared on Thursday before the High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, to face charges of theft and murder.

Police Investigate Suspected Murder of Sainey Jassey Near Mansea Beach

Frederic Tendeng April 25, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Authorities in the Senegambia area are investigating a suspected murder following the discovery of a body near Mansea Beach on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The deceased has been identified as Sainey Jassey, known by his peers as “Eco,” hailing from Brufut.

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