Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated the Niumi Biosphere Reserve in The Gambia and ten other sites worldwide as part of its World Network of Biosphere Reserves, increasing the global total to 759 sites across 136 countries.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The passing of former Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairman Alhaji Mustapha Carayol, affectionately known as Soon Carayol, was announced on Tuesday evening.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – A family political conflict involving Macky Sall’s younger brother Alieu Sall and his brother in-law, Mansour Faye, has broken out following the departure of Aliou Sall from the Alliance for the Republic (APR).
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has identified multiple radio stations in The Gambia operating with expired licenses, a situation that breaches the PURA Act, the IC Act, and other regulatory guidelines.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a statement sanctioning the Abuja summit on Saturday, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) called on The Gambia’s government and relevant stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of the new constitution.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Officer Jallow described the day of the incident, noting how he passed a gathering crowd at Westfield while en route to his station. Upon arrival, he was briefed about the murder by his superior and other officers
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Drug Law Enforcement Agency Gambia (DLEAG) reported a significant breakthrough over the weekend, apprehending 39 individuals for drug-related offenses across various night clubs in the Greater Banjul area.
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) — In a significant legal ruling today, Justice Mohammed Lekan Owolabi of the Brikama High Court decided against the Brikama Area Council in its case against the Governor of West Coast Region over the allocation of the New Market Complex in Brikama Market.
Gambiaj.com – BANJUL, The Gambia – Earlier today, hundreds of predominantly young protesters gathered at the entrance of the National Assembly to voice their opposition to the Judicial Officers Remuneration and Other Entitlement Bills and the National Assembly Members Salaries and Pension Bill 2024.
Gambiaj.com – BANJUL, The Gambia – The police are currently investigating a shocking shooting incident at Wellingara Lower Basic School, which was reported by the school’s vice principal.