Gambiaj.com – (FARAFENNI, The Gambia) – A recent fire outbreak in Farafenni, North Bank Region (NBR), has destroyed a full apartment used as a madrasa school, displacing dozens of students who now find refuge in a nearby mosque. The madrasa, owned by Matida Sanneh, housed 35 students from various parts of the country who were learning the Qur’an and English.
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – On Tuesday, Alagie Jeng, the Director of Finance at the Brikama Area Council (BAC), continued his testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI), shedding light on significant financial irregularities within the Council.
Gambiaj.com – (Minnesota, USA) – At the end of the month, Maple Grove’s Alasan Ann will head to Paris to compete in the Olympics in taekwondo. But his journey to Paris has had its obstacles. Watch this report of Minnesota’s KARE 11 News.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant development in the trial of Augustine Bangura, accused of murdering a British woman, the court has admitted crucial evidence that includes personal belongings of the deceased.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated the Niumi Biosphere Reserve in The Gambia and ten other sites worldwide as part of its World Network of Biosphere Reserves, increasing the global total to 759 sites across 136 countries.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The passing of former Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairman Alhaji Mustapha Carayol, affectionately known as Soon Carayol, was announced on Tuesday evening.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – A family political conflict involving Macky Sall’s younger brother Alieu Sall and his brother in-law, Mansour Faye, has broken out following the departure of Aliou Sall from the Alliance for the Republic (APR).
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has identified multiple radio stations in The Gambia operating with expired licenses, a situation that breaches the PURA Act, the IC Act, and other regulatory guidelines.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a statement sanctioning the Abuja summit on Saturday, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) called on The Gambia’s government and relevant stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of the new constitution.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Officer Jallow described the day of the incident, noting how he passed a gathering crowd at Westfield while en route to his station. Upon arrival, he was briefed about the murder by his superior and other officers
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