In a dramatic turn of events, the Tambacounda Gendarmerie has busted a fraudulent scheme involving a Gambian Mallam, A. C., and his Senegalese accomplice, F. B. Diallo. The duo stands accused of charlatanism, fraud totaling 6,100,000 CFA francs, and possession of counterfeit banknotes.
The murder trial in the case of State vs Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang continued today as Detective Ebou Sowe concluded his cross-examination. The court proceedings saw various legal representatives present, including the Director of Public Prosecution A.M. Yusuf, A. Drammeh for the State, Counsel J Darboe for the first accused, and Counsel L. Mboge and O. Senghore for the second accused.
Forté Innovations, a pioneering tech startup founded in 2017 by Malang Touray and Alieu Ceesay, is making waves in The Gambia and beyond with its innovative data systems. With a strong focus on accuracy, security, and actionable insights, the company aims to empower organizations through data-driven decision-making in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
In a recent diplomatic exchange, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia received a written message from President Adama Barrow of The Gambia. The content of the message remains undisclosed, leaving many to speculate about the topics discussed between the two leaders.
A report by environmental groups reveals that Norwegian salmon farms are using nearly 2 million tons of wild fish from the ocean each year to make fish oil for salmon feed. This practice is causing problems for West African countries like The Gambia, Senegal, and Mauritania.
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has announced the establishment of four indigenous community reserve areas in the Central River region and the creation of a marine protected area at Kartong. These conservation efforts aim to protect biodiversity, support sustainable resource management, and preserve traditional knowledge and practices.
President Macky Sall has used the government weekly cabinet meeting to refute suspicions that he postponed the presidential election to extend his tenure as Senegal’s leader. “It is nonsense,” declared the head of state to his supporters during the government meeting.
President Adama Barrow has agreed to meet with all political party leaders on Monday to discuss
Sarjo Baldeh, a 22-year-old Gambian photographer, has captured attention and admiration at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ivory Coast, where she was one of the few African female photographers covering the tournament, even catching the eyes of the British newspaper, The Guardian.
Ring in the Leap Year! That’s right, 2024 will see one additional day added to the month of February to maintain our common calendar over the years to come.
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