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Gambia Police saves teen girl from alleged trafficking suspect at airport

Gambia Police save a teen girl from alleged trafficking suspect at airport

Gambia Police halted a 17-year-old girl’s trafficking attempt at Banjul International Airport, arresting a 47-year-old suspect and two others; charges filed, investigations ongoing, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to trafficking, as noted by Mark Lynch, a Border Management Advisor.

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Gambian traffickers continue rosewood trade despite the ban

Gambian traffickers continue rosewood trade despite the ban

Illegal rosewood trade persists in The Gambia, as traffickers continue to defy the ban, raising concerns about environmental conservation and the effectiveness of enforcement measures.

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Two people died in a tragic road accident in Bijilo on January 18th, 2024

Two people died in a tragic road accident in Bijilo on January 18th, 2024

By Adama Makasuba Two people, including a driver, have died in a tragic road accident in Bijilo along Bertil Harding Highway after speeding vehicles collided. The accident happened opposite the Oryx petrol station in Bijilo. The day after, the National Road Authority, at its offices in Bijilo, held a sensitization briefing for drivers on safety,

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Serrekunda gas fire outbreak burns down shops

Serrekunda Gas Fire Outbreak Burns Down Shops

The January 12, 2024 Serrekunda gas fire destroyed shops, causing financial losses; delayed fire response due to narrow roads; Deputy Mayor Modou Njie consoled victims and stressed caution, especially with gas-related hazards.

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Gambia, UK formally accepts Agreement on fisheries subsidies.

Gambia, UK formally accepts Agreement on fisheries subsidies

The Gambia and the UK’s formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has reached the halfway mark, with 55 WTO members onboard; the UK also pledged up to GBP 1 million for the WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism.

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