Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – Bah Diakhate and Imam Cheikh Tidiane Ndao have been sentenced to three months in prison for spreading false news. In addition to the prison sentence, they will have to pay a fine of 100,000 CFA francs each. However, both were acquitted of offenses against a person exercising presidential prerogatives.
Gambiaj.com – (TUJERENG, The Gambia) – The community of Tujereng is in shock following the tragic murder of Alieu Ceesay, a 20-year-old driver from Brikama. The incident occurred on Sunday at a local restaurant, where Ceesay was allegedly attacked and fatally stabbed by Ebrima Daffeh, a 26-year-old resident.
Gambiaj.com – (GLASGOW, Scotland) – Human rights groups and politicians are demanding immediate action after investigative reporters from the Sunday Mail traced Alagie Morr, a former operative of Yahya Jammeh’s brutal regime in The Gambia, to a flat in Glasgow, Scotland.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – The University of The Gambia Student Union (UTGSU) has suspended its Vice President, H.E Yunusa Mbaye, due to misconduct in the execution of his duties. The suspension, effective from May 30th to June 14th, 2024, was announced by the Executive Council of the UTGSU and is in accordance with section 28(5) of the UTGSU constitution 2021 as amended.
The Gambia Press Union (GPU), in collaboration with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), held a three-day Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on migration reporting from May 28–30 in The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO) convened a pivotal workshop on Friday, May 31, 2024, focusing on promoting the uptake of the Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI) in The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A coalition of organizations has expressed grave concerns over the proposed repeal of sections of the Women’s (Amendment) Act of 2015, which criminalizes Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia. The coalition fears that the repeal would undermine the protection of women’s and girls’ rights and dignity.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a significant development, at least four senior officials at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital have been placed on administrative leave. This decision, reported by the Standard newspaper and confirmed by impeccable sources, is connected to an ongoing audit exercise at the hospital.
Gambia) – In a significant stride towards combating cancer, The Gambia has made notable progress in establishing comprehensive cancer control measures.
Gambiaj.com – (MARAKISSA, Kombo North District, The Gambia) – A late-night raid by the Anti-Crime Unit in Marakissa Village has left the community in shock and outrage, following the violent arrest of Yahya Camara on Thursday night around 10 p.m. Reports from the village indicate that the arrest involved excessive force, resulting in injuries and property damage.
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