Ousman Jammeh, a GNPC employee, changed his plea to not guilty after admitting to stealing over D1.1 million, was granted bail, and awaits trial on August 25, 2025, for theft charges in Gambia.
Unregulated sexual stimulants like Attoté, laced with illegally imported Viagra, are flooding West Africa, causing severe health risks including heart attacks and contributing to 500,000 deaths annually, despite Ivory Coast halting production.
The GCCPC opposes PURA’s internet data price regulation plan, citing risks of higher costs and reduced competition, urging sustainable network quality investments to protect consumers and small businesses in The Gambia.
On August 20, 2025, The Gambia’s Ministry of Health, with WHO support, trained the NITAG to enhance immunization services, leveraging the country’s strong vaccine history to further reduce child mortality and strengthen evidence-based health policies.
The Gambia ONS, supported by ECOWAS, hosted a five-day SSRG training workshop from August 18, 2025, at Bakadaji Hotel, fostering gender-sensitive security sector reform and collaboration among 50 participants.
