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Higher Education Ministry Advances Gender Equality in Tertiary Institutions

April 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), in partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), is making significant strides in promoting gender equality within the country’s tertiary and higher educational institutions. As part of a comprehensive initiative to implement the Gender Scorecard, MoHERST recently conducted a pivotal Scoring Workshop.

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Two French Passport Holders Nabbed with Drug as Agency Reports Weekly Arrests

April 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) has reported a series of arrests involving two French passport holders who were apprehended this week with illegal drugs in their possession. The agency registered eighteen cases involving twenty suspects, with four cases being referrals from The Gambia Police Force (GPF). These incidents add to the growing list of weekly arrests made by law enforcement in an effort to crack down on drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

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Women Leaders Network Urges President Barrow to Uphold Anti-FGMC Law

March 31, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Women Leaders Network for Development has issued a passionate appeal to President Adama Barrow, expressing deep concern over a proposed Bill that seeks to repeal the Women’s (Amendment) Act 2015 in The Gambia. This Act is a crucial piece of legislation that prohibits Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGMC), safeguarding the rights and well-being of girls and women in the country.

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Former Gambian Presidential Candidate Honored with 2024 African Heroes Award

March 31, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The African Students Union at Ohio University proudly announced Hon. Sidia Jatta as a distinguished recipient of the 2024 African Heroes Award. The Award was presented to Sidia Jatta in a colorful ceremony on Saturday night by the union, highlighting Jatta’s remarkable achievements and contributions to education, democracy, and pan-Africanism.

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As FIFA Ranking Drops, The Gambia Misses International Window for Friendlies

March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia has once again missed out on participating in international friendlies during the recent FIFA window, while many other African nations used the opportunity to prepare for upcoming AFCON and World Cup qualifiers. According to the most recent FIFA ranking published on February 15, 2024, The Gambia’s football ranking has dropped, with the country now ranked 130th in the world and 39th out of 53 countries in Africa.

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28 in Custody for Possession and Trafficking of Prohibited Drugs

March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Twenty-eight individuals are currently in custody for the possession and trafficking of prohibited drugs, including cannabis sativa, cannabis resin (hashish), cannabis ruderalis (skunk), and kush, as well as obstruction of officers in the due execution of their duties. The arrests were made by various Drug Law Enforcement Agency Gambia (DLEAG) stations across the country.

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