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As FIFA Ranking Drops, The Gambia Misses International Window for Friendlies

March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia has once again missed out on participating in international friendlies during the recent FIFA window, while many other African nations used the opportunity to prepare for upcoming AFCON and World Cup qualifiers. According to the most recent FIFA ranking published on February 15, 2024, The Gambia’s football ranking has dropped, with the country now ranked 130th in the world and 39th out of 53 countries in Africa.

28 in Custody for Possession and Trafficking of Prohibited Drugs

March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Twenty-eight individuals are currently in custody for the possession and trafficking of prohibited drugs, including cannabis sativa, cannabis resin (hashish), cannabis ruderalis (skunk), and kush, as well as obstruction of officers in the due execution of their duties. The arrests were made by various Drug Law Enforcement Agency Gambia (DLEAG) stations across the country.

Survivors Share the Lasting Pain of Female Genital Mutilation, A Call for Change

March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Mabintou Manga, 34, bravely shares her experiences coping with the deep emotional wounds inflicted by female genital mutilation (FGM). Despite being married for four years, she continues to grapple with the lasting effects of a practice that robbed her of her sense of womanhood. Mabintou’s story resonates with millions worldwide, shedding light on the profound impact of FGM on mental health.

Senegal’s top Court Confirms Faye as President-elect

March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – After a turbulent run-up to the election, the process itself was a peaceful one, with leading opposition figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye confirmed as the new president-elect of Senegal with more than 50% of the vote.

Arbitration – Gambia Ordered to Pay Over £20 Million to West African Aquaculture Ltd

March 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Government has disclosed the verdict delivered by the Paris-based International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) regarding the legal case between the West African Aquaculture Limited (WAA) and The Gambia. This case revolves around the expropriation of Mr. and Ms. Hansson’s WAA Shrimp Farming business in the West Coast villages of Pirang and Sanyang by former President Yahya Jammeh on 3rd June 2015.

OIC Gambia Secretariat Terminates Contract with Mankajang Over “Critical Video”

March 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The OIC Gambia secretariat has abruptly terminated its contract with Mankajang, a local media outlet, following a video in which the proprietor criticized a poorly written State House congratulatory message from President Adama Barrow to the president-elect of Senegal. In the video, the proprietor highlighted an error in the date, which was written as “52 March” instead of “25th March.”

Govt Offers Annual $400 per TVET Student, Bring Changes at Faraba Banta Campus

March 29, 2024

President Adama Barrow recently hosted a gathering at the State House in Banjul to assess the

How Sonko’s Persona Powered Rumors on Diomaye Faye’s Courtesy Call to Macky Sall

March 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Senegal’s president-elect, Diomaye Faye, made his first official visit to the Dakar Palace on Thursday, accompanied by Ousmane Sonko, leader of Pastef. The meeting with outgoing President Macky Sall focused on important state matters and the upcoming transfer of power on April 2. However, Sonko’s presence has overshadowed the encounter and sparked speculations.

Exclusive – Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Inauguration and Cabinet Outlook

March 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Gambiaj.com has exclusive updated information on the protocol for installing the new Senegalese Head of State. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will take his oath of office on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center in Diamniadio.