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 Gambia Bureau of Statistics Addresses Fula Classification Concerns Amid Census

April 18, 2024

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.

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On April 20th, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to Make First State Visit to The Gambia

April 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the recently inaugurated President of the Republic of Senegal, is set to embark on his first state visit to The Gambia on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. This visit comes in the wake of President Faye’s decisive victory in the Senegalese presidential elections, where he secured a significant mandate with 54.28% of the vote.

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Court Orders State Representation for Man Accused of Gruesome Attack on Wife

April 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court has mandated the National Agency for Legal Aid (NALA) to provide legal representation for Gorguie Sowe, also known as Yugo Sowe, who is facing charges of attempted murder, assault causing grievous bodily harm, intentional harm, wounding, and domestic violence. The accused allegedly attacked his wife with a cutlass, inflicting severe injuries to her hands and legs.

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State’s Objection Overruled – Detective Sowe’s Call Log Printout Admitted in Bojang Murder Trial

April 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a dramatic turn of events during the trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister for alleged murder, a crucial piece of evidence was admitted into the court record despite objections from the State. Counsel Lamin J. Darboe, representing the defendants, tendered a call log printout of Detective Ebou Sowe into evidence during cross-examination. However, the State objected to its admissibility.

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EFSTH Cash Collection Jumps by 240% a Month After Outsourcing to GTBank

April 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The new cash collection system at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, in collaboration with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), has significantly increased revenue. Implemented just a month ago, the program mandates that GTBank, with tellers installed at the hospital and its annexes, receives payment for all consultations and expenses.

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Trump’s New York Trial Begins as Legal Battles and 2024 Campaign Clash

April 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK) – Former President Trump is facing a significant legal challenge this week as his trial in New York City over an alleged hush money scheme is set to begin on Monday. The trial, which comes after efforts to delay its start date, charges Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records related to reimbursements to his then-fixer, Michael Cohen, who paid adult film actress Stormy Daniels $130,000 just before the 2016 election to stay quiet about an alleged affair with Trump.

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The Gambia From Tourist Darling to One of the World’s 20 Worst Places to Live

April 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia, once beloved by UK tourists for its narrow width and affordability, has seen a drastic decline in its quality of life score, ranking among the 20 worst places to live globally. Surprisingly, CEOWORLD magazine has placed The Gambia at the bottom of its list, alongside countries like Burundi, Madagascar, Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Sierra Leone. The rankings are based on global perceptions of nations that contribute most to the world’s GDP.

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