Gambiaj.com – In a shocking development, one Ousman Mballow has pleaded guilty to the murder of Isatou Barry, whose body was found inside a bag on a street in Basse. The horrifying discovery was made on Tuesday, sending shockwaves through the community.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Judge Ebrima Jaiteh gave a historic decision on July 31, 2024, ordering the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) to reimburse Sarjo Saine, doing business as Kono Construction, for exceptional services done.
Gambiaj.com – (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) – Jamaican dancehall king, Adidja Azim Palmer also known as Vybz Kartel, who was convicted of murder nearly 13 years ago, has been released from prison on Thursday. The Court of Appeal denied a retrial, citing reasons such as juror misconduct and the artist’s deteriorating health. Fans and supporters of Kartel are ecstatic about his release.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING, The Gambia) – The Chief Executive Officer of Kanifing General Hospital, Basiru Drammeh, has raised serious concerns regarding the alarming increase in Kush-related cases and deaths at the hospital. Dr. Drammeh stated that urgent action is needed to address this crisis.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Government of The Republic of The Gambia, in partnership
Gambiaj.com – (DIXINN, Guinea) – In a landmark judgment, Moussa Dadis Camara, the former leader of Guinea who held power from 2008 to 2009, was found guilty of “crimes against humanity” for his role in the brutal repression of an opposition rally on September 28, 2009.
Gambiaj.com – (TEHRAN, Iran) – In a dramatic escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, Iran’s Supreme Leader
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.
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.
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.