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Gambian Drug and Law Enforcement Agency Arrest Portuguese National, Others on Drug Trafficking

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a series of coordinated operations, the Drug and Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has made significant strides in its ongoing battle against drug trafficking and related offenses. Between the 18th and 22nd of July 2024, multiple arrests were made across various regions, resulting in the seizure of substantial quantities of illegal substances and the detention of numerous suspects.

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PURA Announces Nine Digits Migration to Enhance Gambia’s Telecommunications System

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Director General of the Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), Njogu Bah, announced on Monday that the authority’s most significant project for 2023–2024 is the national number migration from seven to nine digits. This initiative aims to implement an efficient numbering plan and align the country’s telecommunications system with global best practices.

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PURA Moves to Revoke Licenses of Non-Compliant Radio Stations in The Gambia

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is set to enforce its decision to revoke the licenses of several radio stations in The Gambia that are operating with expired licenses, in violation of the PURA Act, the Information and Communication Act (IC Act), and other regulatory guidelines. The update was provided by the Director of Legal and Licensing, Ms. Emma Mendy, during a press conference on Monday.

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Blood-Stained Jacket and Knife Recovered from Murder Scene, Court Hears

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a gripping session before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh at the High Court, CID Landing Jallow of Serekunda West Station continued his testimony in the murder trial of Arona Tine, charged with the murder of Fatoumata Kargbo. Kargbo, an employee of HM Bureau Exchange de Change, was allegedly stabbed to death by Tine.

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Gambia’s Draft Constitution Set for National Assembly Review by December

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Solicitor General and Legal Secretary announced on Monday that the Cabinet has recently concluded its deliberations on the draft constitution, marking a significant step in the Gambia’s constitutional reform process. Speaking at a press conference, Hussein Thomasi said the Ministry of Justice has been tasked with compiling the report, aiming to gazette the draft constitution in preparation for its presentation to the National Assembly.

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Gambia Pushes for Consensus on Special Tribunal After ECOWAS Parliament’s Advisory Rejection

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia is pushing forward with the establishment of a special tribunal in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), despite a recent rejection of the statute by the ECOWAS Parliament. This tribunal aims to address serious crimes committed under the dictatorship of Yahya Jammeh, and promote justice within the ongoing transitional justice program.

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