Police Arrest Six Suspected Robbers
The Gambia Police Force has arrested over 20 individuals in separate incidents involving robbery, gang violence, and murder in Brufut Heights, Wellingara, and Basse, with investigations ongoing.
Gambian Lawmaker, Seven Others File Case in Supreme Court Over Upholding on FGM Ban
A group led by National Assembly member Almamy Gibba is challenging the legality of female circumcision in The Gambia. They have filed a case at the Supreme Court arguing that the laws criminalizing the practice violate the country’s constitution. The group contends that these laws infringe upon religious and cultural rights, particularly those of Muslim women. They seek to overturn the specific amendments that outlawed female circumcision.
West, Central Africa Needs $2.2bn To End HIV/AIDS By 2030 – UNAIDS.
West and Central Africa needs $2.2 billion to eliminate HIV/AIDS by 2030, despite progress in treatment, new infections among adolescents and young women remain a major concern.
Gambian Ambassador In Brussels Presents Credentials In Slovak
Gambia strengthens diplomatic ties in Europe, with Slovakia pledging development cooperation.
Gambia Resumes Diplomatic Ties With Iran
The Gambia and Iran have restored diplomatic relations after a 14-year break. The decision follows a meeting between the foreign ministers of both countries. The two nations previously severed ties over an arms shipment incident in 2010.
