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.
The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) has officially launched to oversee mergers and combat anti-competitive practices across 15 West African countries, including The Gambia, Nigeria, and Ghana, with plans to prioritize key industries and collaborate with other regional competition bodies.
GACH Global’s Abubakary Jawara Foundation donated 50 solar streetlights valued at D400,000 to Sukuta to enhance security and support community development, reflecting the foundation’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvements and corporate social responsibility.
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.
Nawec and the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MoPE) have issued a tender for a 50 MW solar PV facility with battery storage in Soma, part of a larger 150 MW solar initiative, aiming to select an independent power producer (IPP) through a public-private partnership.