Gambiaj.com – (NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania) – A boat carrying around 300 passengers from The Gambia capsized near Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, resulting in the death of at least 15 individuals and leaving over 150 missing.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The High Court case involving 27 bereaved parents seeking D405 million in damages following the deaths of their children due to contaminated cough syrups has been adjourned for pre-trial and trial sessions scheduled for October and November 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (BAKAU, The Gambia) – Senegalese and Gambian military chiefs convened on July 23 and 24 in The Gambia to strengthen cross-border security. The meeting, organized by the Senegal-Gambia Joint Military Committee, aimed at strengthening key aspects of the military cooperation between the two neighboring nations.
Gambiaj.com – (New Delhi) – More than 100 pharmaceutical companies in India have failed cough syrup quality tests, and a whooping 353 batches of cough syrup did not meet quality standards due to contamination with toxins associated with fatal incidents in the Gambia
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Kairaba Conservation and Leadership Organization, under the esteemed patronage of Her Excellency Lady Chilel Jawara, is set to launch a series of impactful events aimed at promoting environmental conservation and leadership in The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – In the ongoing court case against Ousainou Bojang, Alfusainey Darrie, a driver and safety garage operator, appeared as the thirteenth prosecution witness (PW13) to testify about his interactions with the accused.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant effort to address the hurdles migrants face in accessing justice, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated a four-day training program for law enforcement officers from various security institutions.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a series of coordinated operations, the Drug and Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has made significant strides in its ongoing battle against drug trafficking and related offenses. Between the 18th and 22nd of July 2024, multiple arrests were made across various regions, resulting in the seizure of substantial quantities of illegal substances and the detention of numerous suspects.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Director General of the Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), Njogu Bah, announced on Monday that the authority’s most significant project for 2023–2024 is the national number migration from seven to nine digits. This initiative aims to implement an efficient numbering plan and align the country’s telecommunications system with global best practices.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is set to enforce its decision to revoke the licenses of several radio stations in The Gambia that are operating with expired licenses, in violation of the PURA Act, the Information and Communication Act (IC Act), and other regulatory guidelines. The update was provided by the Director of Legal and Licensing, Ms. Emma Mendy, during a press conference on Monday.