Gambiaj.com – (JERUSALEM, Israel) – Tension is rising around the Al-Aqsa Mosque after Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, the mosque’s imam and former grand mufti of Jerusalem, was indicted by Israel on Wednesday for “inciting terrorism and praising terrorists.”
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent report by the Gambian National Task Force Against Kush paints a grim picture, highlighting a significant increase in cases and deaths linked to the dangerous synthetic drug.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a dramatic incident on Wednesday morning, a man in military uniform attempted to set himself on fire in front of the Palace of the Republic of Senegal in Dakar.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING, The Gambia) – Bakary Jawo, suspected of allegedly drugging and causing the death of a 26-year-old woman, Aja Majula Hydara, was today remanded at Mile 2 Central Prison…
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Health has announced that all pilgrims returning from the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage are required to undergo a Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) for COVID-19 upon arrival at Banjul International Airport.
Gambiaj.com – (NAIROBI, Kenya) – The legislation sought to raise about $2.9 billion in taxes that the government said it needed to pay off huge foreign debt. But the protesters said that the taxes would make life much harder, raising the cost of such things as cooking oil, sanitary pads, diapers, as well as transportation
(RABAT, Morocco) – On Tuesday, Morocco and The Gambia signed a landmark cooperation agreement designed to promote and protect the rights of women, children, and individuals in vulnerable situations.
Gambiaj.com – (MIDRAND, South Africa) – A Gambian Delegation is currently attending the Third Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), which commenced on Monday, June 24th, 2024, in Midrand, South Africa.
Gambiaj.com – (CONAKRY, Guinea) – Colonel Sadiba Koulibaly, former chief of general staff of the Guinean armed forces, died during his detention last Saturday, June 22. But it was until Tuesday evening, three days after his death, that the news was announced. Koulibaly was held in an undisclosed location.
Gambiaj.com – (OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso) – Burkinabè demonstrators gathered in front of the Senegalese embassy in Ouagadougou on Tuesday to express their indignation over a recent demonstration held in Dakar.