Over 600 Drug Arrests were Reported in Gambia
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency Gambia (DLEAG) reported 623 drug-related cases in 2023, involving 633 individuals, with a rise in the arrests of non-Gambian nationals, particularly Senegalese and Sierra Leoneans, as the agency intensifies efforts to combat drug trafficking and its impact on youth.
Scorpions Coach McKinstry Has Revealed the 23-Man Squad List
Jonathan McKinstry, head coach of the Scorpions, announced the 23-man squad for the AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar, confirming that Hamza Barry and Alasana Jatta will miss the matches due to injuries, with Barry recovering from a hamstring issue and Jatta from a concussion.
Amnesty is Worried About Gambia Using Ambiguous Laws to Suppress Freedom of Expression
Amnesty International has called on The Gambia to drop all charges against journalists Musa Sheriff and Momodou Justice Darboe, citing concerns about press freedom suppression through ambiguous criminal laws following their arrest for reporting on President Barrow’s alleged exit plans.
