Gambiaj.com – (KIANG) – Resident Engineer Kenneth Johnson, overseeing the Kiang West Road Project, highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the construction team due to a shortage of bitumen. Despite this setback, Johnson assured that the project remains on track with its timelines.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Judiciary of The Gambia has responded to recent claims made in the publication “FPAC to send a warning letter to Judiciary for Contempt” by The Point Newspaper and other media outlets. The Judiciary has stated its commitment to addressing these allegations promptly and clearly.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) In The Gambia, the challenge of reintegrating deported migrants from Europe is becoming increasingly urgent. Many of these individuals, seen as failures by their communities, linger in cities and towns, reluctant to return to their homes empty-handed.
Gambiaj.com – (BANUL) – Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made his second official visit since assuming office, traveling to Banjul, The Gambia, where he was received by President Adama Barrow on Saturday, April 20. The two leaders co-chaired a joint press conference, agreeing to maintain the Presidential Council established between their countries to strengthen strategic bilateral cooperation.
Gambiaj.com – (COVENTRY) – Gambian-British rapper Pa Salieu Gaye has been released from prison in England after serving a thirty-three (33) month jail term. The charges stemmed from his involvement in a mass fight outside a bar in his hometown of Coventry in 2018, where he was accused of violent disorder and possessing a bottle as an offensive weapon.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia, an import-dependent nation, is one of 10 African nations grappling with the impact of global price fluctuations. Recent data indicates a concerning trend, with Gambia’s inflation rate jumping from 9.2% in February to 17.1% in March. The government is closely monitoring the situation and implementing strategies to address the rising inflation, ensuring stability and affordability for its citizens.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Christians in The Gambia, though a minority in the predominantly Muslim country, are reportedly facing subtle persecution, according to a Catholic Priest serving in the West African nation, the Association for Catholic Informations reports.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) has responded to concerns raised by some members of the Fula community regarding the classification of Fulbe people in the 2024 census questionnaire. The issue arose when reports surfaced that the census questionnaire had classified Fulbe into distinct groups, sparking condemnation and demands for rectification from figures such as Mamma Kandeh.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Police Force, in collaboration with Interpol, the EU, and other regional partners, launched the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) project at the Atlantic Hotel in Banjul on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The police have arrested Muhammed Susoho in connection with the murder of Isatou Bailo Bah of Sukuta Nema, following a rigorous investigation into her tragic death.