Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia’s ambitious transition to democracy started when President Adama Barrow was elected in 2016, ending Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule. But socio-political disagreements are preventing the country from fully breaking away from its autocratic past.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a recent announcement, the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) revealed that Jonathan McKinstry will assume the role of head coach for the Gambian national football team starting June 1st. McKinstry, who currently manages Kenyan top-tier side Gor Mahia, brings a wealth of experience to the Scorpions, having previously coached the national teams of Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Rwanda.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – Kebba Kanteh appeared before Principal Magistrate Isatou Sallah Mbai at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court today, accused of breaching the peace at the US Embassy in Kanifing.
Gambiaj.com – (SAMI) – In a significant push towards industrialization and food security, President Adama Barrow recently visited two promising agricultural development sites in the Central River Region (CRR). This visit underscores the Gambian government’s commitment to bolstering local food production and reducing dependency on imported staples.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Seedy Mukhtar Touray, welcomed a delegation from Brufut, consisting of the Alkalo, elders, representatives from the Village Development Committee (VDC), and local youth, to his office in Banjul. The notable visit aimed to discuss pressing concerns about the high crime rate in the Brufut community.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – After the arrest of activist Bah Diakhate, it is now the turn of Imam Cheikh Tidiane Ndao to face the scrutiny of the Criminal Investigation Division (Dic). The well-known preacher was detained by officers, under the command of Chief Police Commissioner Adramé Sarr, at his residence in Castors at approximately 6:15 a.m.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – This morning, passengers attempting to purchase tickets for ferry services between Banjul and Barra were met with an unwelcome surprise: ferry sales had been halted, and the vessels were out of service. With no further information provided by staff regarding the duration of the disruption or when services might resume, passengers were left stranded and confused at the ports.
Gambiaj.com – (MADRID) – Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has announced on his social media that he will retire after the upcoming UEFA Euro, which will be played this summer. Therefore, his last game for Real Madrid will be the Champions League Final against Borussia Dortmund.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – Cherno Hamidou Savage appeared today before Magistrate E. Colley at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court on charges of defrauding fourteen million CFA (14,000,000 CFA), equivalent to one million, four hundred thousand dalasis (1,400,000 GMD).
Gambiaj.com – (BAFULOTO) – The German Embassy in The Gambia has recently inaugurated the Steinweg Upper Basic and Technical School to foster and enhance effective skills and technical education in the country. The inaugural ceremony, held at the school grounds in Bafuloto, funded by the German Schmitz Foundation, also featured the laying of the foundation stone for an Electrical Workshop for students. The event included a familiarization tour with the German Ambassador.
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