Batokunku landowners demand compensation and permits to rebuild their homes
Ya Mamie Ceesay, representing a group of landowners in Batokunku, The Gambia, demands the return of unlawfully seized lands, fair compensation, and permission to rebuild their homes, alleging abuse of power by former President Yahya Jammeh, while urging the government for dialogue and resolution as advised by the Janneh Commission.
IOM launched “CinemArena” to raise awareness about the dangers of irregular migration
IOM launched ‘CinemArena’ in The Gambia to raise awareness on irregular migration, aiming to empower youth through educational campaigns and community engagement across five countries, including Senegal, Guinea, and Tunisia, featuring testimonials like Fatou Ceesay’s, highlighting the importance of promoting positive attitudes towards migration.
Innovarx shutdown for ‘allegedly’ violating medicine regulations
The Medicines Control Agency closed Innovarx Global Health due to CEO Dr. Ismail Badjie’s noncompliance, including obstruction of inspectors and refusal to follow regulations regarding confiscated illegally imported medicines, citing public safety concerns. Dr. Badjie attributed the closure to arbitrary penalties and claimed targeted censure, underscoring broader regulatory challenges in The Gambia’s healthcare sector.
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.
