Gambiaj.com – (WASHINGTON) – The U.S Department of State has released its 2023 Human Rights Report on The Gambia, highlighting that there were no significant changes in the human rights situation in the country during the year. The report, which provides an overview of the human rights landscape, points out several key issues.
Gambiaj.com – (PARIS) – Former Senegalese President Macky Sall, who recently left office on April 2, had a discreet dinner meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on the evening of April 21. The meeting, which was not officially announced, reportedly focused on various topics, including the recent election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the new Senegalese president.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – The Police Intervention Unit (PIU) recently held a grand ceremony at its headquarters to celebrate the promotion of officers, from Police Constable (PC) to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), marking a significant milestone in their careers.
Gambiaj.com – (BRAZZAVILLE) – The World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, has expressed deep concern over recent efforts to repeal the law banning Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia. Dr. Moeti highlighted the severe impact of FGM on the health and well-being of women and girls, not only in The Gambia but also across the globe.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA) – Ambassador Jainaba Jagne of The Gambia and Ambassador Musa Nuhu of Nigeria have today co-chaired a historic inaugural joint consultation involving the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) and the Economic Community of West African States Mediation and Security Council (MSC) in Abuja to address pressing peace and security challenges in the Western region.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Rohey L Ceesay, a dynamic Gambian youth activist and advocate for intangible cultural heritage (ICH), is leading efforts to integrate cultural heritage into education for sustainable development (ESD) at the Children First Academy in The Gambia. Ceesay emphasizes the importance of incorporating both tangible and intangible cultural heritage into the education system to safeguard and sustain the country’s heritage.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Professor Gabriel Ogun, the head of pathology and laboratory medicines at Edward Francis Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), testified as the seventh witness (PW7) in the alleged murder trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang. The trial, presided over by Justice Jaiteh, saw Professor Ogun, a senior staff member with an extensive academic background in pathology and medicine, present crucial evidence regarding the postmortem examinations of two deceased police officers, Pateh Jallow and Sang J Gomez, conducted in September 2023.
Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK) – United Nations leaders have called for a thorough investigation after the discovery of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies at two major hospitals in Gaza. The graves, found at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City and Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, have raised concerns over potential war crimes.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Paulo Djabi, who faces 15 criminal charges including money laundering and drug-related offenses, has requested the court’s permission to travel for medical reasons. Justice Achibonga had previously prohibited Djabi from leaving The Gambia before granting him bail.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – Djibril Agil Sylla, a blogger from Guinea recently sentenced for an illegal stay in Senegal, has been arrested once more by Senegalese police shortly after his release. According to his attorney, Djibril Agil Sylla’s arrest is believed to be linked to the Guinean junta’s efforts to repatriate him to Conakry, with the cooperation of the new Senegalese authorities.
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