Two members of the Gambia Armed Forces were arrested in Dobong village on Thursday after residents reportedly caught them in the act of harvesting vulture heads, allegedly for ritual purposes. The suspects, both soldiers stationed at Yundum Barracks, were apprehended by villagers and later handed over to officers at the[Read More…]
Author: Modou L. Badjie
IEC, Banjul City Council Corruption Probes Await Legal Action — Gov’t Says Investigations Complete
The Gambian government says it has concluded investigations into alleged corruption involving the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and the Banjul City Council (BCC), and is now awaiting legal advice from the Attorney General’s Chambers. Information Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay made the disclosure during an appearance on West Coast Radio’s Coffee[Read More…]
ECOWAS Sets 2027 Deadline For New Single Currency, The “Eco”
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pressing ahead with plans to launch a single regional currency, the “Eco,” by 2027, marking a major push toward economic integration among its member states. The confirmation came from Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, during an official[Read More…]

