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Sierra Leone Hunts Dutch Drug Trafficker Amid Diplomatic Cocaine Smuggling Scandal

February 5, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (FREETOWN) – Sierra Leonean authorities have intensified their search for Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, also known as Omar Sheriff, following the release of a controversial photograph showing him alongside members of the presidential family. Leijdekkers, believed to have been in the country for the past six months, remains elusive despite ongoing police efforts.

Liberia Moves Forward with War and Economic Crimes Court as International Support Grows

February 5, 2025

Liberia Presses Ahead with War and Economic Crimes Court Amid International Backing

Ex-NDMA Coordinator Defends Use of COVID-19 Relief Funds Before Inquiry

February 5, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Babucarr Fofana, former regional coordinator for the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) in the Kuntaur administrative area, appeared before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Monday, February 3, 2024, to address questions over his handling of a 100,000-dalasi fund from the Kuntaur Area Council.

Revealed: Flaws in Gambia Government’s Seaport Concession with Albayrak (TAT)

February 4, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – An investigation by The Alkamba Times (TAT) has exposed major irregularities in the Gambia Government’s concession agreement with Turkish company Albayrak for the management of the Banjul Seaport and the development of a Deep Seaport in Sanyang.

Gambia Inks Free Roaming Agreement with Liberia and Sierra Leone

February 4, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia have inked a historic free roaming deal to lower mobile prices for visitors between the three nations. The move removes expensive cross-border communication fees and improves regional connectivity.

Gambian Contractor Admits Paying Bribe to Kuntaur Area Council Officials

February 4, 2025

BANJUL, The Gambia – A Gambian contractor has testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, admitting that he paid a bribe to officials of the Kuntaur Area Council (KAC) after securing a government contract.

Dutch Fugitive Jos Leijdekkers Spotted Beside Sierra Leone Presidential Family, Sparking Controversy

February 4, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Freetown, Sierra Leone) – Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted criminals, had been living in Sierra Leone for six months undetected.

Gambia International Airlines Pegs 2025 Hajj Package at D525,000

February 4, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia International Airlines Ltd. (GIA) has officially announced the cost and details of its 2025 Hajj package, setting the total price at D525,000 per pilgrim. The airline, responsible for facilitating travel to the annual Islamic pilgrimage, assured intending pilgrims of a comprehensive package that includes essential services for a smooth journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

P.M. Sonko Reveals Trump Blocked $500 Million in Development Aid to Senegal

February 3, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has disclosed that former U.S. President Donald Trump blocked development projects in Senegal worth $500 million, underscoring the risks of relying on foreign aid.

Kinzinger to House Dems: ‘Get Out There And Do Something’ About Musk

February 3, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (ILLINOIS, United States) – Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Monday told House Democrats to “get out there and do something” about tech billionaire Elon Musk after employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) headquarters in Washington were told to work from home.

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Sierra Leone Hunts Dutch Drug Trafficker Amid Diplomatic Cocaine Smuggling Scandal

Liberia Moves Forward with War and Economic Crimes Court as International Support Grows

Ex-NDMA Coordinator Defends Use of COVID-19 Relief Funds Before Inquiry

Revealed: Flaws in Gambia Government’s Seaport Concession with Albayrak (TAT)

Gambia Inks Free Roaming Agreement with Liberia and Sierra Leone

Gambian Contractor Admits Paying Bribe to Kuntaur Area Council Officials

Dutch Fugitive Jos Leijdekkers Spotted Beside Sierra Leone Presidential Family, Sparking Controversy

Gambia International Airlines Pegs 2025 Hajj Package at D525,000

P.M. Sonko Reveals Trump Blocked $500 Million in Development Aid to Senegal

Kinzinger to House Dems: ‘Get Out There And Do Something’ About Musk

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