Gambiaj.com – At last, the Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (GCCPC) has finally decided to address two serious consumer protection issues in The Gambia: non-disclosure and misrepresentation of goods by providers to consumers. The Commission did so as part of its position on World Consumer Rights Day, which is observed worldwide on March 15th of each year.
Gambiaj.com – In a Facebook post, activist Madi Jobarted has criticized the Supreme Islamic Council’s fatwa on female circumcision issiued Thursday, calling it a perpetuation of violence against women in the interest of patriarchy. Jobarted argued that the fatwa does not serve the best interest of Islam or Muslim girls and women, but rather serves the interest of men hiding behind religion.
Gambiaj.com – The National Assembly Public Petitions Committee has yesterday presented its report on allegations of corruption at the Gambia Tourism Board (GTB) before the plenary, recommending the immediate recall and reinstatement of senior staff who were wrongfully terminated.
Gambiaj.com – Former Deputy Governor of the West Coast Region, Musa Suso, has issued a stark warning to President Adama Barrow and the National People’s Party (NPP), urging them to address internal party issues and national economic challenges, or risk significant setbacks in the 2026 elections.
Gambiaj.com – After Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been released from detention, as well as his designated candidate, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was released, the two were escorted by a jubilant crowd. However, according to Les Échos, Sonko did not join the procession of supporters and sympathizers of his party to avoid overshadowing Faye.
Gambiaj.com – Real Madrid will take on Manchester City in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, while Arsenal has drawn Bayern Munich.
Gambiaj.com – Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye were released from prison this Thursday, March 14th. The release come following the promulgation, by the President of the Republic, Macky Sall, of the law on general amnesty adopted a few days ago by the majority of deputies of the National Assembly.
Gambiaj.com – In the ongoing ordinary session of the National Assembly, Almami Gibba, the member for Foni Kansala, requested that the Defense Minister, Serign Modou Njie, provide an update to Parliament on the status of the investigation into the alleged theft at the former residence of ex-President Yahya Jammeh in Kanilai, which now houses the Fourth Infantry Battalion.
Gambiaj.com – Emmanuel Joof, the Chairperson of The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has made a plea to some National Assembly Members (NAMs) regarding the private member bill seeking to repeal the Women’s Amendment Act 2015, which criminalized Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council (GSIC) has issued a fatwa to all Muslims in The Gambia regarding the legality of female circumcision. The GSIC clarified that female circumcision is not merely an inherited custom, but rather, it is one of the virtues of Islam and among the Sunnah practices dictated by the Messenger of Allah, Peace be Upon Him.
Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.
