Gambiaj.com – (ASTI) – In a tragic turn of events, an 18-year-old asylum seeker, Mafugi Manneh, an asylum seeker from the Gambia, lost his life after being viciously attacked in Canelli’s Piazza Carlo Gancia on the evening of Tuesday, April 30 by Pakistani migrants.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Today, as Labour Day is observed in The Gambia, the nation joins the global community in recognizing the vital contributions of workers and the pivotal role of labour in national development. This year’s theme, “Accelerating job creation for economic growth,” highlights a commitment to advancing the country’s prosperity through meaningful employment generation and economic transformation.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – In a recent decree dated April 24, 2024, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has appointed Major General El Hadji Daouda Niang as the new General Delegate for National Intelligence (DNR), replacing Lieutenant General (2nd) Cheikh Sène. General Niang, previously serving as the Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Senegal to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, now takes the helm of the DNR, a key intelligence agency in Senegal.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a groundbreaking trial conducted in The Gambia, researchers have discovered that a vaccine patch, no larger than a standard sticking plaster, could be a game-changer in the fight against measles. The trial suggests that this innovative device could offer a safe and effective alternative to traditional injections, particularly in remote areas where transportation and storage of vaccines pose significant challenges.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Police Force has issued a notice seeking the public’s assistance in locating Mass Njie, a Senegalese national wanted in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a gripping turn of events at the trial of Arona Tine for the murder of Fatoumatta Kargbo, the prosecution’s first witness, Sanna Cham, testified to a scene of chaos and tragedy. The incident, which occurred at HM Bureau de Change in Westfield, shocked the community and left many questions unanswered.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.
