Gambiaj.com – (Kanifing, The Gambia) – Principal Magistrate Isatou Sallah Mbai of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of Bakary Saidy Bah, a 72-year-old man, to Mile 2 Central Prison for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl (name withheld).
Gambiaj.com – (TASHKENT) – A court in Uzbekistan has initiated a criminal case against Indian businessman Sachin Jayin, whose pharmaceutical product, Dok-1 Max syrup, is linked to the deaths of dozens of children in both Uzbekistan and The Gambia. This action follows a tragic incident where 68 children died and 16 others were left disabled in Uzbekistan after consuming the syrup. Similarly, in The Gambia, officially, 69 children died due to the same product.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – The arrest of Bah Diakhate has ignited a flurry of reactions across social media, drawing the attention of human rights advocates. Madiambal Diagne, CEO of Avenir Communications Media Group, and Seydi Gassama, Executive Director of Amnesty International/Senegal, have weighed in on the situation, highlighting the serious interest building around Diakhate’s comments against the Prime Minister.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – Dr. Malick Njie, a medical doctor, appeared before the Kanifing Magistrates Court on charges of indecent assault, following allegations that he inappropriately touched a woman in Bakau.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia’s ambitious transition to democracy started when President Adama Barrow was elected in 2016, ending Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule. But socio-political disagreements are preventing the country from fully breaking away from its autocratic past.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a recent announcement, the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) revealed that Jonathan McKinstry will assume the role of head coach for the Gambian national football team starting June 1st. McKinstry, who currently manages Kenyan top-tier side Gor Mahia, brings a wealth of experience to the Scorpions, having previously coached the national teams of Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Rwanda.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – Kebba Kanteh appeared before Principal Magistrate Isatou Sallah Mbai at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court today, accused of breaching the peace at the US Embassy in Kanifing.
Gambiaj.com – (SAMI) – In a significant push towards industrialization and food security, President Adama Barrow recently visited two promising agricultural development sites in the Central River Region (CRR). This visit underscores the Gambian government’s commitment to bolstering local food production and reducing dependency on imported staples.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Seedy Mukhtar Touray, welcomed a delegation from Brufut, consisting of the Alkalo, elders, representatives from the Village Development Committee (VDC), and local youth, to his office in Banjul. The notable visit aimed to discuss pressing concerns about the high crime rate in the Brufut community.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – After the arrest of activist Bah Diakhate, it is now the turn of Imam Cheikh Tidiane Ndao to face the scrutiny of the Criminal Investigation Division (Dic). The well-known preacher was detained by officers, under the command of Chief Police Commissioner Adramé Sarr, at his residence in Castors at approximately 6:15 a.m.