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Conflicting Accounts Emerge Over Gambia Armed Forces Checkpoint Incident in Bijilo

Frederic Tendeng August 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A routine checkpoint operation by the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) in the early hours of Monday, August 26, 2024, has sparked controversy, with conflicting accounts of what transpired during a shooting incident. The GAF’s official statement and an eyewitness report provide differing narratives, raising questions about the exact sequence of events.

Shocking Leaks on Nabou Lèye’s Involvement in Aziz Dabala Murder Case Raise Eyebrows

Frederic Tendeng August 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The unfolding investigation into the murder of Aziz Dabala has taken a gripping turn as details emerge about Nabou Lèye, the only woman implicated in the case. Nabou, a close friend of the victim, has become the focal point of the inquiry due to compelling evidence linking her to the crime.

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez in Banjul Wednesday Amid Rising Migration Pressures

Frederic Tendeng August 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is set to arrive in Banjul on Wednesday as part of a significant African tour. Apart from The Gambia, the Spanish head of government will be visiting Mauritania, and Senegal amid rising migratory pressures from sub-Saharan Africa and escalating instability in the Sahel region.

Murder of Aziz Dabala – Alleged Killer Makes Chilling Confessions, Claims No Regret

Frederic Tendeng August 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The case of the double murder in Pikine Technopole continues to unveil its grim details. Mamadou Lamine Diao, known as “Modou Lo,” was arrested by the gendarmes of Touba’s special brigade during the Magal and has now confessed to killing dancer Aziz Dabala and Boubacar Gano, also known as “Waly,” by himself.

The Gambia Ranks Among World’s Top 5 Most Generous Nations in 2024 World Giving Index

Frederic Tendeng August 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) released its annual World Giving Index on Thursday, August 22, highlighting The Gambia as the 4th most generous country globally.

Families 44 Ghanaians Seek Reparation After ECOWAS Court Orders Release of 2005 Gambia Massacre Reports

Frederic Tendeng August 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (ACCRA, Ghana) – Families of the 44 Ghanaians massacred in The Gambia in 2005 are intensifying their call for justice and compensation after the ECOWAS Court of Justice ordered the Ghanaian government to release critical information related to the killings.

Report Indicts Gambia Digital Rights Laws, Calls for Protecting Privacy, and Online GBV

Frederic Tendeng August 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent joint stakeholder report sheds light on the complex landscape of digital rights in The Gambia, highlighting both significant advancements and ongoing challenges. The report, presented during the Universal Periodic Review’s 48th Session, underscores the strides made by the Gambian government in digital access and inclusion but also raises concerns regarding online freedom of expression, privacy, and cybersecurity.

Liver Abscess Management in The Gambia: Effective Strategies Amid Resource Limitations

Frederic Tendeng August 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent retrospective study conducted at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul highlights the challenges and outcomes of managing liver abscesses in The Gambia, where advanced medical resources are scarce.

ECOWAS Reviews Progress on Wellingara-Ba Lumo Market Project in The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng August 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Free Movement of Persons and Migration, conducted a monitoring and evaluation exercise from August 14 to 19, 2024, in Wellingara-Ba, The Gambia.

Feature – Ayeshah Jammeh: Remembering the Past for Justice and Democracy

gambiaj August 20, 2024

Ayeshah fearlessly confronts and challenges this story, her story. She is the niece of Yahya Jammeh, and she recounts the loss of her father and aunt, victims of the dictator’s malevolence. However, when he was overthrown in 2017, Ayeshah, like many Gambians, chose to transform this unfathomable and everlasting wound into the genesis of her fight—for herself, for other victims, and for the future of Gambia.

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