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Police Summon The Voice Newspaper Editor and Reporter Amid Defamation Dispute with President Barrow

September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Voice newspaper’s Editor Musa Sheriff and reporter Momodou Justice Darboe have been summoned by police to the Police Headquarters in Banjul. While the reasons for the summons remain officially undisclosed, sources within the newspaper speculate it is related to a controversial article published last Monday claiming that President Adama Barrow is planning to step down and had chosen businessman Muhammed Jah as his successor for the 2026 elections.

Five Key Takeaways from President Adama Barrow’s Address to the UN General Assembly

September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (New York, USA) – President Adama Barrow of The Gambia delivered a powerful address at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), touching on pressing global issues and reaffirming his country’s commitment to multilateralism, sustainable development, and human rights. Below are five key takeaways from his speech.

Benin Authorities Arrest Three Over Alleged Coup Plot Involving Top Security Officer, and Businessman

September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (COTONOU, Benin) – Three individuals, including a former minister and a high-ranking security official, have been arrested in Benin over an alleged coup plot to overthrow President Patrice Talon’s government. Among the suspects are ex-Sports Minister Oswald Homeky and Colonel Djimon Dieudonne Tevoedjre, head of President Talon’s Republican Guard.

Gambian Maid Among Victims of Israeli Strikes in Lebanon’s Deadliest Day Since Civil War

September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (HANOUYEH, Lebanon) – In one of the deadliest attacks in Lebanon since the end of its civil war, Israeli airstrikes on Monday left over 550 people dead, including women and children, as tensions with Hezbollah escalated. Among those killed was Anna, a Gambian domestic worker in her early 30s

The Voice Stands Firm as Barrow Threatens Lawsuit Over Successor Allegations

September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Voice newspaper is standing by a report that angered the Gambian president and leader of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP), with the article’s author, Momodou Justice Darboe, refusing to retract or apologize to President Adama Barrow.

New York Mayor Eric Adams Faces Criminal Indictment, Vows to Fight Charges

September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK, United States) -New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Wednesday he expected to be charged with federal crimes and declared he was innocent, after the New York Times reported he had already been indicted following a long-running federal corruption investigation.

What America Can Learn from The Gambia in Demystifying and Defeating Petty Tyrants

September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – As the U.S. grapples with the resurgence of Donald Trump and the rise of authoritarianism, there are vital lessons to be learned from Gambia’s successful fight against tyranny.

Momodou Taal Suspended and Silenced: Cornell Student Faces Deportation After Pro-Palestinian Protest

September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK, United States) – Momodou Taal, a PhD candidate in Africana Studies at Cornell University, now faces suspension that may lead to his deportation following his participation in a protest advocating for Palestinian solidarity. Taal, an international student from the United Kingdom studying in the U.S. under the F-1 visa program

The Gambia Police and ECOMIG Joint Security Patrols Bolster Peace and Cooperation in West Coast Region

September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The West Coast Police Regional Command, in a coordinated effort to enhance security, conducted a joint patrol on Tuesday, September 24, involving several key security agencies.

Barrow’s Diplomatic Push at UNGA: Kosovo, MCC, and Cherie Blair in Gambia’s Agenda

September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (New York, USA ) — President Adama Barrow, attending the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), has engaged in a series of high-level diplomatic meetings, reinforcing The Gambia’s international partnerships and advancing key national development priorities.

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Police Summon The Voice Newspaper Editor and Reporter Amid Defamation Dispute with President Barrow

Five Key Takeaways from President Adama Barrow’s Address to the UN General Assembly

Benin Authorities Arrest Three Over Alleged Coup Plot Involving Top Security Officer, and Businessman

Gambian Maid Among Victims of Israeli Strikes in Lebanon’s Deadliest Day Since Civil War

The Voice Stands Firm as Barrow Threatens Lawsuit Over Successor Allegations

New York Mayor Eric Adams Faces Criminal Indictment, Vows to Fight Charges

What America Can Learn from The Gambia in Demystifying and Defeating Petty Tyrants

Momodou Taal Suspended and Silenced: Cornell Student Faces Deportation After Pro-Palestinian Protest

The Gambia Police and ECOMIG Joint Security Patrols Bolster Peace and Cooperation in West Coast Region

Barrow’s Diplomatic Push at UNGA: Kosovo, MCC, and Cherie Blair in Gambia’s Agenda

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