The Gambia Prison Services (GPS) has issued a strong denial of recent bribery allegations involving female officers, describing the claims as “unfounded” and “damaging” to the reputation and integrity of the institution. In an official statement dated May 3rd, 2025, the GPS addressed circulating rumors suggesting that it is a[Read More…]
Human Rights
Auditors Recommend EFSTH To Initiate Action Against Dr. Jafari For ‘Embezzling’ Hospital Funds
State auditors have revealed that former chief medical director of The Gambia’s main referral hospital Dr. Ammar Jafari has embezzled over half-a-million dalasi of hospital funds and, they have now recommended to the hospital management to initiate an administrative action against him. A review of payment vouchers and bank statements[Read More…]
Young Gambian Killed In Italy, Body To Be Repatriated
A 19-year-old Gambian national Ebrima Jatta was killed in a road accident in Italy on April 25th. Preparations were underway to repatriate his body to The Gambia for burial. The decision to repatriate Ebrima’s body was made by his brother, who travelled to Rome from northern Italy, after receiving the[Read More…]
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