Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING, The Gambia) – In a tragic incident, police have arrested Habib Jawo, a principal suspect in the alleged death of 17-year-old Modou Lamin Colley, whose body was found on Bamboo Cement Road in Kanifing.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Department of Fisheries has initiated a comprehensive nationwide frame survey of fisheries landing sites across The Gambia. This census-based approach involves meticulous data collection on all fishing inputs and operators to provide accurate and current fisheries data.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – As the rainy season settles in The Gambia, residents around the “Tann bii” wetland have once again raised concerns about crocodiles, monitor lizards, and other reptiles taking advantage of the surplus of draining waters to step over to their residences.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Justice E. Jaiteh of the High Court has overruled the defense counsel’s application to reject an ammunition report in the ongoing trial involving Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang, accused in the alleged shooting of three PIU officers at the Sukuta Jabang traffic light.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – The ECOWAS Court of Justice declared on June 6, 2024, that it lacks jurisdiction in a case brought by Retired Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki. Dasuki had requested the Court to compel the Federal Republic of Nigeria to comply with and implement a judgment delivered by the Court on October 4, 2016, identified as Judgment No. ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/16.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegalese customs officials have been intensifying their efforts to curb drug trafficking in the country. On Monday, June 3, they intercepted a shipment of 33 kg of cocaine, valued at 2.7 billion CFA francs (4.1 million euros), on the road between Fatick and Kaolack.
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – Tensions reached a boiling point today during “Operation Clear Road” in Brikama, as vendors fiercely resisted efforts to clear their stalls. The confrontation escalated into clashes between the vendors and the team led by Manneh, resulting in stones being thrown and the use of tear gas.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant step toward fostering socio-economic development, The Gambia has validated its draft National Human Capital Development Strategy (NHCDS) 2024-2030.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s recent statements against the Senegalese press have sparked a wave of condemnation from civil society, media professionals, and former allies.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – During the maiden Mansa Kunda town hall engagement organized by
