Saturday January 18, 2025

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The Gambia Armed Forces Defends Shooting a ‘Drunk’ Driver

The Gambia Armed Forces defended the use of force at a checkpoint on August 25, stating that a driver posed a severe threat by refusing to stop and nearly hitting a soldier, leading to the shooting of the vehicle’s tires and the accidental injury of a passenger.

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Police Begin a New Crackdown on Individuals Reoccupying Cleared Roadside

Law enforcement has resumed clearing unauthorized roadside structures in Greater Banjul, despite criticism from affected individuals and opposition groups, with Commissioner Lamin King Colley warning of legal consequences for reoccupying cleared areas.

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Single Mother Survives Son’s Attempted Murder by Arson

Jainaba Janneh is recovering from burn injuries after surviving an arson attack by her son, Musa Ceesay, following an argument over his girlfriend; the incident has shocked the community, leaving them questioning how such a tragedy could occur.

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Gambia’s Minister of Lands Has Announced Plans to Start a Housing Project of 200,000 Homes Before 2025

The Gambian government, under Minister Hamat Bah, plans to address the housing crisis by constructing 200,000 units before the next presidential election, despite skepticism from opposition figures about the project’s feasibility.

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Lawyer Darboe Says The Government Isn’t Interested In Apprehending The Fleeing Drug Lord Banta Keita

Opposition leader Ousainou Darboe criticized the Gambian government for not pursuing fugitive drug lord Banta Keita, stressing the negative impact of drug trafficking on society and questioning the government’s commitment to his capture.

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