Police Officer Testifies Against Lamin Jammeh in Drug Trial
In a court case against Lamin Jammeh for alleged drug possession and distribution, key testimony highlighted a police officer’s claims of Jammeh’s involvement, which Jammeh denied, alleging his confession was coerced through police brutality; the case continues on November 25.
Two Police Officers Who Lost Their Lives Were Honored
By Adama Makasuba Two young Gambian Police officers who were shot and killed while on duty are being remembered on September 13, one year after their tragic deaths. PC Pateh Jallow and PC Sang J Gomez succumbed to their gunshot wounds, while their colleague Nancy Jallow sustained severe injuries when an assailant opened fire on
Jawara Foundation Donates D500K to GAF to Renovate Hamza Barracks
The Abubakary Jawara Foundation donated D500,000 to the Gambia Armed Forces and has begun renovating Hamza Barracks, which was damaged by a fire in July, as part of its commitment to support affected military families and aid the country’s security institutions.
Nigeria Records 170 New Cases of Cholera, Three Deaths
Nigeria reports 170 new cholera cases and three deaths in three states from July 15th to 21st, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 4,809 with a case fatality rate of 3.2 percent, prompting the NCDC to respond with comprehensive measures to control the outbreak.