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GPU Demands President Barrow Drop Legal Action Against Journalist Momodou Justice Darboe Amid Bail Release

September 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – Momodou Justice Darboe, a journalist for The Voice newspaper, has been granted bail after his arrest sparked widespread concern over press freedom in the country. Darboe, who was released on Saturday afternoon on a bail of D25,000, has since reunited with his family. However, state authorities have ordered him to report to the police on Monday as charges against him remain.

Money Gambians Send Home from Europe is a Lifeline for Their Families but the Sacrifices Take a Toll

September 28, 2024

KWINELLA, Gambia (AP) – Binta Bah met her husband last year on a dating app and instantly fell in love. They spent hours every day glued to their mobile phones and soon got married on a video call.

Four Nigerian Professors Take Leadership at Gambia’s University of Science and Technology

September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has announced the appointment of four Nigerian professors to prominent positions at the University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET) in The Gambia. This was revealed by NTAC Director-General, Yusuf Yakub, on Saturday in Abuja, during a visit by The Gambia’s Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, Pierre Gomez.

Reactions Worldwide to the Killing of Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah

September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (PARIS, France) – Global and regional leaders reacted on Saturday to news of the death of longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli air strike on Beirut. Nasrallah is by far the most powerful figure to be targeted by Israel in weeks of clashes and exchanges of rocket fire along the Israeli-Lebanese border, prompting fears of a wider regional war in the Middle East.

Israel Kills Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah Leader, in Beirut Strike, Group Confirms

September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (TEL AVIV, Israel) – The Israeli military killed Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah in Friday’s

Senegal Launches Early Arrests in Crackdown on Former Macky Sall Regime Officials

September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In Senegal, a series of high-profile arrests and hearings involving figures from the former regime of President Macky Sall have begun, stirring diverse reactions and media interpretations. While some observers view these developments as the start of a long-awaited accountability process, others believe that these actions are merely the precursor to a broader campaign as announced weeks ago by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s administration.

U.S Judge Denies Third Dismissal Request in Former Death Squad Michael Sang Correa Torture Case

September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (COLORADO, United States) – This time, Michael Sang Correa argued his federal indictment for torture was filed beyond the statute of limitations; and for the third time this year, a U.S. federal judge has refused to dismiss multiple criminal charges against Michael Sang Correa, a former member of The Gambia’s notorious “Junglers” death squad under ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh. Correa, now living in Colorado, faces charges of torture committed in his home country, in a case that marks a rare use of U.S. law to prosecute international human rights abuses.

Sweden to Expel 18-Year-Old Boy to Gambia After Deadly Shooting Linked to Gang War

September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (UPPSALA, Sweden) – An 18-year-old (name withheld) involved in the violent Södertälje gang network in Sweden has been sentenced to six years and ten months in prison for the murder of a rival gang member. Following his prison term, he is set to be deported to Gambia, despite having been born and raised in Sweden, a decision that has stirred debate due to his stateless status and lack of prior connections to The Gambia.

Saudi Arabia Forms International Alliance for Palestinian Statehood, Halts Israel Talks

September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK, United States) — In a significant diplomatic move, Saudi Arabia unveiled a new international alliance on Friday during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, aiming to unite Arab, Muslim, and European nations in pursuit of a Palestinian state.

The Gambia Among 15 Countries to Benefit from WHO’s $1.5 Billion Primary Health Financing Platform

September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia has been selected as one of 15 countries to benefit from a landmark initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). The $1.5 billion Primary Health Financing Platform, launched under the ‘Health Impact Investment Platform,’ aims to strengthen primary health care systems in low- and middle-income countries, ensuring that vulnerable communities are better equipped to handle future health crises.

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GPU Demands President Barrow Drop Legal Action Against Journalist Momodou Justice Darboe Amid Bail Release

Money Gambians Send Home from Europe is a Lifeline for Their Families but the Sacrifices Take a Toll

Four Nigerian Professors Take Leadership at Gambia’s University of Science and Technology

Reactions Worldwide to the Killing of Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah

Israel Kills Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah Leader, in Beirut Strike, Group Confirms

Senegal Launches Early Arrests in Crackdown on Former Macky Sall Regime Officials

U.S Judge Denies Third Dismissal Request in Former Death Squad Michael Sang Correa Torture Case

Sweden to Expel 18-Year-Old Boy to Gambia After Deadly Shooting Linked to Gang War

Saudi Arabia Forms International Alliance for Palestinian Statehood, Halts Israel Talks

The Gambia Among 15 Countries to Benefit from WHO’s $1.5 Billion Primary Health Financing Platform

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