Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The GAmbia) – According to Sahara Reporters, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters owes over 200 soldiers deployed to The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mission substantial amounts in unpaid bonuses, according to reports from affected personnel.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Gambia’s Cabinet has firmly rejected any proposals to alter the boundaries of the Abuko Nature Reserve, reaffirming its commitment to preserving the country’s vital environmental resources. This decision came during a Cabinet meeting on September 19, following discussions about potential land allocations in the Lamin area to support youth recreation.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegal is undergoing a significant shift towards artificial intelligence (AI), according to the government, which is calling for a complete overhaul of the national education system to keep pace with the technological advancements.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The government of The Gambia continues pushing for an ECOWAS-supported special court to prosecute former President Yahya Jammeh and those most responsible for crimes committed during his 22-year regime (1994-2017).
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Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau) – In a decisive move against drug trafficking, the Judicial Police (PJ) of Guinea-Bissau incinerated over two and a half tons of cocaine on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The incineration took place in Safim, near Bissau, following the recent seizure of the narcotics from an aircraft at the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport.
Gambiaj.com – (BEIRUT, Lebanon) – An Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, has reportedly killed senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil, also known as Tahsin. Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health confirmed that the attack left 12 people dead and 66 others injured, though Hezbollah has yet to officially confirm Aqil’s death.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambian government is considering the de-reservation of parts of the Abuko Nature Reserve, a move that would strip the area of its legal status as a wildlife refuge, biosphere, and nature preserve. This significant change was discussed during a cabinet meeting held at the State House today, where Hamat Bah, the Minister for Lands, Regional Governments, and Religious Affairs, presented the proposal.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has distanced itself from threatening statements made by an ex-soldier in an audio clip circulating on social media. The High Command of the GAF, in a press release, addressed the audio and photo being shared on platforms like YouTube, in which an individual claiming to be a serving soldier issued threats against a political party and its leadership.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday heard startling revelations from Landing Colley, the Director of the Internal Audit Unit at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), about significant gaps in the council’s audit processes and oversight mechanisms. Colley, who was appointed on April 28, 2023, testified on his findings since assuming office.