U.S Honors Gambian Activist Marr Nyang as 2024 Anti-Corruption Champion
December 10, 2024
Marr Nyang was awarded the 2024 Anti-Corruption Champions Award by the U.S. State Department
Recent News
Sex Tape Scandal in Equatorial Guinea: Balthasar Faces Brutal Treatment in Prison
December 10, 2024
Balthasar Ebang Engonga, accused of leaked sex tapes with high-ranking officials in Equatorial Guinea, is facing severe abuse while imprisoned.
Barthélémy Dias Denounces Political Persecution and Hints at Legal Action
December 10, 2024
Barthélémy Dias, leader of Samm sa Kaddu list, addressed critical issues including the death of his bodyguard and his removal from the National Assembly.
Government Debunks ‘Misleading Claims’ on Africa50 Bridge Agreement
December 10, 2024
The government of The Gambia has categorically refuted allegations circulating on social media regarding the Concession Agreement with Africa50 and its implications for future bridge construction.
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Shooting Arrested in Pennsylvania
December 9, 2024
Luigi Mangione Arrested in Pennsylvania for Alleged Connection to UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Murder
Eco-Tech Boss Exposes Discrepancies in KMC’s Revenue Baseline, Raises Concerns Over Contract Execution
December 9, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Farimang Manneh, the president of Eco-Tech Africa, has raised concerns about a misleading baseline figure provided by the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) in their contract for revenue collection.
NAWEC Takes Action Over Alleged Financial Misconduct, Launches Investigation
December 9, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has terminated its Treasury Manager and suspended its Director of Finance amid allegations of financial misconduct.
Supreme Court to Hear Civil Group Challenge Against 2023 Inquiry Amendment Act
December 9, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Justice O.M.M. Njie of The Gambia’s Supreme Court has granted an application filed by Senior Counsel Lamin J. Darboe, representing the Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CPG) and activist Kemeseng Sanneh, alias Kexx Sanneh. The case, which challenges sections of the 2023 Commission of Inquiry (Amendment Act), is set to proceed before a full bench on Tuesday, 10 December 2024.
Gambia’s Bold Plan to Tackle Plastic Pollution Faces Hurdles on the Ground
December 9, 2024
Traveling through The Gambia, the pervasive sight and smell of burning plastic from makeshift dumpsites offer a stark reminder of the nation’s waste crisis. Outside tourist hotspots, beaches and waterways are choked with plastic, a growing environmental and public health concern.
Guinea-Bissau Prosecutors Seek Up to 20 Years for Suspects in Record 2.6-Ton Cocaine Case
December 9, 2024
The Public Ministry of Guinea-Bissau has requested 17-20 year prison sentences for five individuals arrested at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport with 2.6 tons of cocaine, scheduled for December 27, 2024.
