Gambiaj.com – I think it is Mai Fatty who is coming up with gargantuan distortions and falsities driven by unfounded experiences while deliberately deciding to mislead and downplay facts for interests best known to him. Mai must be reminded that he is not the only typical Jahanka of the Great Manding Empire who knows the Manding culture more than anyone.
Gambiaj.com – The United Democratic Party (UDP) convened its first central committee meeting of the year at the party’s headquarters in Manjai, where significant leadership changes were announced. Karafa Sonko was elected as the new campaign manager, replacing Momodou Sabally, who has since joined the ruling National Peoples Party (NPP). Additionally, Binta Touray was voted in as the new second vice president of the women’s wing.
Gambiaj.com – Lamin Fatty, the National Coordinator of the Child Protection Alliance, has criticized the government and the Inspector General of Police for failing to enforce the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). Fatty questioned the government’s stance as the National Assembly prepares to examine a private bill seeking to legalize FGM and repeal existing prohibitions.
Gambiaj.com – Over the past weekend, agents from the Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) in The Gambia have been on a relentless mission to crack down on drug trafficking and consumption. Their efforts have yielded significant results, with several arrests and the seizure of various illicit substances that are wreaking havoc in Gambian society.
Gambiaj.com – In a heartfelt open letter addressed to the Government of The Gambia, the Office of the President, the Ministry of Justice, the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Police Commissioner, and the Kanifing Municipal Council, the family of Binta Gassama, a 62-year-old woman brutally murdered in her home on September 4, 2022, expressed profound disbelief and dismay at the recent decision to grant bail to one of the accused persons in her case.
Gambiaj.com – Staff at the finance department of the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) have raised concerns over the impending takeover of revenue collection by Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB). The change, set to be implemented on Monday, follows an agreement signed between the bank and EFSTH management, but it has sparked fears among staff regarding transparency, corruption, and mismanagement of funds.
Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Health’s Directorate of Health Research, in partnership with the World Health Organization, successfully concluded the fifth edition of the National Health Research Conference on Wednesday. The conference, a crucial platform for sharing insights and advancements in health research, featured contributions from various institutions including the University of The Gambia and MRC Unites The Gambia.
The attack on Maïmouna Ndour Faye, journalist and manager of 7 TV, has shocked Senegal. The
Gambiaj.com – Friday’s weekly report from the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG) has highlighted growing concerns over the selling and trafficking of Kush in the country. Several arrests were made in connection with the illegal possession of cannabis sativa and Kush, a potent strain of cannabis.
Gambiaj.com – President Adama Barrow recently met with US Ambassador at Large on Global Criminal Justice, Ms. Beth Van Schaack, marking their second meeting within two years. The focus of their discussion was the progress of The Gambia’s Transitional Justice Programme, specifically regarding accountability for human rights violations and reconciliation efforts.