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Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A heated debate has erupted following the Gambian government’s decision to feature former President Yahya Jammeh’s image on billboards commemorating the country’s Diamond Jubilee.
BAC Dissolves Tanji Village Development Committee Over Transparency and Governance Failures
February 5, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – The Tanji Village Development Committee (VDC) has been officially dissolved by the Brikama Area Council following a resolution passed at the monthly general sitting of the Council on January 28. The decision, made under Section 96(1) of the Local Government Act 2002, was unanimously agreed upon by council members, according to the BAC…
Officer Testifies in Trial of Man Accused of Hammer Murder of British Woman
February 5, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The trial of Augustine Bangura, accused of murdering a British woman at his residence, continued with the testimony of Sub Inspector Boye, a police officer involved in the investigation.
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Congo Calls Rebels’ Ceasefire Declaration ‘False Communication’ as Reports of Fighting Continue
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Gambiaj.com – (GOMA, DR. Congo) — Congo’s government on Tuesday described the unilateral ceasefire declared by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo as “false communication,” while the United Nations noted reports of heavy fighting with Congolese forces in the region.
Trump Suggests U.S. Takes Over Gaza, Sparking Global Outrage
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Sierra Leone Hunts Dutch Drug Trafficker Amid Diplomatic Cocaine Smuggling Scandal
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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
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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.
