Gambiaj.com – (COVENTRY) – Gambian-British rapper Pa Salieu Gaye has been released from prison in England after serving a thirty-three (33) month jail term. The charges stemmed from his involvement in a mass fight outside a bar in his hometown of Coventry in 2018, where he was accused of violent disorder and possessing a bottle as an offensive weapon.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia, an import-dependent nation, is one of 10 African nations grappling with the impact of global price fluctuations. Recent data indicates a concerning trend, with Gambia’s inflation rate jumping from 9.2% in February to 17.1% in March. The government is closely monitoring the situation and implementing strategies to address the rising inflation, ensuring stability and affordability for its citizens.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Christians in The Gambia, though a minority in the predominantly Muslim country, are reportedly facing subtle persecution, according to a Catholic Priest serving in the West African nation, the Association for Catholic Informations reports.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) has responded to concerns raised by some members of the Fula community regarding the classification of Fulbe people in the 2024 census questionnaire. The issue arose when reports surfaced that the census questionnaire had classified Fulbe into distinct groups, sparking condemnation and demands for rectification from figures such as Mamma Kandeh.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Police Force, in collaboration with Interpol, the EU, and other regional partners, launched the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) project at the Atlantic Hotel in Banjul on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The police have arrested Muhammed Susoho in connection with the murder of Isatou Bailo Bah of Sukuta Nema, following a rigorous investigation into her tragic death.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Hajj Commission recently briefed the National Assembly’s select committee on Lands, Regional Government, Ombudsman, and IEC to provide an update on its preparations for the upcoming 2024 Hajj pilgrimage.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the recently inaugurated President of the Republic of Senegal, is set to embark on his first state visit to The Gambia on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. This visit comes in the wake of President Faye’s decisive victory in the Senegalese presidential elections, where he secured a significant mandate with 54.28% of the vote.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court has mandated the National Agency for Legal Aid (NALA) to provide legal representation for Gorguie Sowe, also known as Yugo Sowe, who is facing charges of attempted murder, assault causing grievous bodily harm, intentional harm, wounding, and domestic violence. The accused allegedly attacked his wife with a cutlass, inflicting severe injuries to her hands and legs.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a dramatic turn of events during the trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister for alleged murder, a crucial piece of evidence was admitted into the court record despite objections from the State. Counsel Lamin J. Darboe, representing the defendants, tendered a call log printout of Detective Ebou Sowe into evidence during cross-examination. However, the State objected to its admissibility.
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