Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In the murder trial of Ousainou Bojang, accused of killing two police officers at Sukuta-Jabang Traffic Light in September 2023, Senior Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe argued that the case against Bojang is unfounded and urged the court to acquit his client.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia has unveiled an ambitious National Action Plan to combat plastic pollution, aligning its environmental goals with the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty negotiations later this year.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a tragic incident that has left the community in shock, seven employees of The Gambia’s National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) lost their lives when an aging electrical pole collapsed and made contact with high-voltage wires, resulting in immediate electrocution.
Gambiaj.com (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A large-scale drug bust in the West Coast Region has led to the discovery of nine cannabis plantations between the villages of Kanilai and Kujenjeh, marking a significant achievement in The Gambia’s efforts to combat illegal drug cultivation and trafficking. In a coordinated operation launched by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), three suspects were apprehended as operatives conducted a sweeping sting on October 5, 2024, with initial nightly raids beginning around 2:00 a.m. GMT.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has issued a reminder to all registered political parties to adhere to the country’s electoral regulations as outlined in the Elections Amendment Act of 2015. The IEC has set key deadlines for parties
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The legislative fates of Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the Mayor of Dakar, Barthélémy Dias, now rest in the hands of the Constitutional Council, following two significant complaints aimed at barring their participation in the upcoming legislative elections.
Gambiaj.com – (BASSE, The Gambia) – A young community member’s vigilance has led to the arrest of Muhammed Camara, the suspect in the fatal stabbing of Habibou Jallow, in the Upper River region of The Gambia. Camara, who allegedly fled the scene after the September 6 incident, was apprehended in Las Palmas and handed over to the Basse Police on Monday, October 7, by a concerned citizen.
Gambiaj.com – (WASHINGTON, United States) – Authorities in Burkina Faso on Monday suspended Voice of America for three months over comments made by one of the network’s journalists.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Following a concession agreement signed in July, Türkiye’s Albayrak Group has accelerated efforts to revamp The Gambia’s port infrastructure, starting with the Port of Banjul and extending to inland terminals in Basse and Kaur. The ambitious project encompasses full financing, maintenance, and operational duties for the Port of Banjul and promises a major boost to Gambia’s trade potential with plans underway for a deep-sea port in Sanyang.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Finance, Public Accounts, and Public Enterprises has agreed to hold a private hearing with The Gambia’s Central Bank Governor, Buah Saidy, allowing him to present findings on the unfolding petroleum import controversy away from the public eye.
