Residents of Mayamba in Niumi were this afternoon jolted by the news of a reported suicide in their community. Reports say a certain Sheriff Senghore took his own life at around 2pm. Circumstances surrounding the reported suicide were sketchy at the time of this post but some reports said the[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambian Police Stealing Cigarettes In Old Jeshwang?
Three men, claiming to be officers of the Gambia Police Force (GPF), have been reportedly going round shops in Old Jeshwang lately, taking cigarette packs off shop shelves and making away with them. Though, single stick selling is against the Tobacco Control Act, owners of the affected shops have accused[Read More…]
Grinding Poverty Increasingly Exposes Gambian Girls To Cyber Bullies
Grinding poverty and limited opportunities have been exposing gullible Gambian girls and women to widespread internet abuse. The police said cyber crime was on the up in the Gambia as it dealt with a number of complaints around cyber abuse in recent past. The police said the frequently reported cyber[Read More…]