DR Congo Sentences Three Chinese Nationals to Seven Years for Illegal Mining
January 18, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo) – In a significant ruling aimed at curbing illegal
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Armed Robbers Attack Farafenni GNPC, Injure Police Officer
January 14, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (Farafenni, North Bank Region) – In the early hours of Monday, January 13, 2025, armed robbers launched a brazen attack on the GNPC station in Farafenni, targeting police officers stationed at the site.
Judge Clears the Way for Release of Special Counsel Smith’s Report on Trump’s Jan. 6 Case
January 13, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (WASHINGTON, United States) – The Justice Department can publicly release its investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case, a federal judge said Monday — the latest ruling in a court dispute over the highly anticipated document days before Trump is set to take office again.
Senegal’s New Financial Prosecutor Launches Probe into $200 Million Money Laundering Allegations
January 13, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – The Senegalese government has initiated a bold move to deliver on its promise of financial accountability under the leadership of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. With the establishment of a specialized Financial Public Prosecutor’s Office, significant cases involving alleged mismanagement of public funds are now under active investigation.
Essa Faal Threatens Legal Action Over Diaspora Voting Rights
January 13, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The leader of the All People’s Party-Sobeya (APP-Sobeya), Essa Faal, has vowed to take legal action against the Gambian government to ensure that citizens living abroad can exercise their constitutional right to vote. Speaking as a guest on Sheikh Ahmad Ceesay’s popular TikTok podcast, Faal passionately argued that denying diaspora Gambians the right to vote violates their fundamental rights and undermines the democratic process.
Marr Nyang to Lawmakers and Draft Constitution Critics: ‘Prioritize Public Interest’.
January 13, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Prominent human rights advocate Marr Nyang has sparked a heated debate over the future of The Gambia’s 2024 Draft Constitution, challenging political figures and activists opposed to its passage. Nyang, who has long championed constitutional reform and accountability, took to social media to address critics, including United Democratic Party (UDP) Member of Parliament Madi Ceesay.
Turkey Boosts Gambia Armed Forces With 17 Cobra Armored Vehicles
January 13, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Government of Türkiye has delivered 17 Cobra I armored personnel carriers to The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) as part of a Military Financial Cooperation Agreement between the two nations. This significant contribution comes as an addition to Türkiye’s longstanding support to The Gambia’s defense capabilities and military readiness.
Madi Jobarteh Criticizes Gambian Government for Scrapping Diaspora-led Chamen Maternity Ward Project
January 13, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Prominent Gambian human rights defender Madi Jobarteh has sharply criticized the government’s decision to halt a maternity ward project initiated by the Gambian Diaspora Club at Chamen Health Centre, arguing the move prioritizes foreign aid over local efforts. Jobarteh described the government’s justification for the decision as “irresponsible, dishonest, and counterproductive.”
Justice Delivery Delays in The Gambia: AG Jallow Outlines Challenges and Solutions
January 13, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dawda A. Jallow has shed light on the persistent delays plaguing The Gambia’s justice delivery system, citing structural inefficiencies, outdated practices, and procedural bottlenecks as key contributing factors.
ECOWAS and UN Leaders Forge Deeper Partnership to Tackle West African Challenges
January 13, 2025
ECOWAS Commission President H.E. Omar Alieu Touray and UN Deputy Secretary-General H.E. Amina Mohammed convened in Abuja to strengthen cooperation in political stability, peace and security, human development, and regional integration.