Iran Vows Revenge After Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Tehran Strike
July 31, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (TEHRAN, Iran) – In a dramatic escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, Iran’s Supreme Leader
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ECOWAS Speaker Calls for Collective Action Against Plastic Waste Pollution
July 31, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (WINNEBA, Ghana) – The West African region generates approximately 17 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with only 10 percent being recycled, according to the Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Hadja Mémounatou Ibrahima.
Campaigners Challenge Ban on Female Genital Mutilation in Supreme Court
July 31, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Campaigners supporting the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia have filed a lawsuit against the Attorney General at the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the ban on female circumcision.
Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Tehran
July 31, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (TEHRAN, Iran) – Hamas’s political chief Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards have been killed after their residence in Tehran was targeted, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement.
Guinea’s Draft Constitution Proposes Presidential Term Limits and Bicameral Legislature
July 30, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (CONAKRY, Guinea) – The Transitional National Council (CNT) of Guinea unveiled the draft of the new Constitution on Monday, aiming to reshape the nation’s political landscape.
Arrest Made in Connection with Basse Murder, Police Investigation Underway
July 30, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BASSE, The Gambia) – The police in Basse have arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged murder that shocked the town of Basse in the early hours of Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The incident began with the grim discovery of a body lying in the streets, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
Van Driver Criminally Charged for Assaulting Police Officer, Sentenced for Traffic Violation
July 30, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a disturbing incident on the Westfield-Brikama highway, a mobile traffic police officer was assaulted by a van driver, Momodou Lamin Dibba, while she was performing her duties. This incident has sparked outrage and highlights the growing concern over the disrespect and violence faced by police officers in the line of duty.
Global Dialogue on Migration Brings Africa and the Americas Together in The Gambia
July 30, 2024
Gambiaj;com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and the United Network on Migration, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad, recently hosted the Interregional Dialogue on the Reviews of the Global Compact for Migration for Interstate Consultation Mechanisms on Migration in Africa and the Americas.
Ministers of Trade and Tourism Commit to Revitalizing The Gambia’s Tourism Sector
July 30, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a bid to address the challenges facing The Gambia’s tourism sector, the Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, Hon. Baboucarr O. Joof, today welcomed the Minister of Tourism and Culture, Hon. Abdoulie Jobe, and the executive members of The Gambia Hotels Association to his office in Banjul.
Tragic Discovery in Basse as Woman Found Dead in Bags Sparks Community Outcry
July 30, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BASSE, The Gambia) – On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, a woman from Basse High Level was discovered dead in bags on a street, indicating a possible murder, according to security sources.The name and age of the victim has not yet been disclosed.