By Own Correspondent – The Executive Director of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDEA), Benedict Jammeh, has highlighted the dangerous threat posed by drugs in society, describing them as weapons of mass destruction. “Drug abuse is a global phenomenon, and the only way to combat the fight against the illicit trade is through collective and concerted efforts,” Jammeh said. He was speaking Friday evening at the Sheraton Hotel during the annual seminar and fund-raising dinner of the late Francis Degaulle Njie Foundation, where he served as a panelist on the theme: “Drug abuse among Gambian youths: How do we avert... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – Muhammed Sowe, a police officer attached to the Major Crime Unit of The Gambia Police Force, yesterday told the special criminal court that he did not know the date of the arrest of Sarjo Fofona, the 2nd accused person. Sowe continued his testimony under cross-examination by defence counsel L.K. Mboge in the treason trial involving Lt General Lang Tombong Tamba, former Chief of Defence Staff, and Rear Admiral Sajor Fofana, former Chief of Naval Staff. The duo are been tried before Justice Ikpala in connection with the 2006 foiled coup attempt allegedly spearheaded by the former... Continue Reading
By Ron Murevererwi – Ngativakei Runyararo, Runyararo idonzvo redu tose!(Lets build peace, Peace is our collective goal, responsibility) The people of Zimuto district yesterday around mid day at Zimuto business centre, made a bold solidarity message pledging their undying commitment to jealously watch those sent to instruct people to assume violent actions against members of their community and resist them. The pledge was made during the commemoration of the International Peace Day organized by Victims Action Committee, a member of the ROHR Zimbabwe led consortium on peace building comprising four organizations. VAC Masvingo provincial chairman, also a resident community member... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – Amie Njie, a narcotics officer, on Friday testified before Justice Emmanuel Amadi of the High Court in Banjul in the ongoing trial involving Ibrahim Bun Sanneh, former Executive Director of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDEA), and four others. The other accused persons are Karamo Bojang, former Deputy Executive Director of NDEA, Ousman Sanneh, former NDEA Director of Operations, Seedy Bojang, former NDEA Accountant, and Ms Marie Sanneh. Amie Njie, who testified as the seventh prosecution witness, told the court that she was enlisted in the drug squad on 1st January 2008. According to her, she... Continue Reading
By Mohamed Nuxurkey – 15 dead and dozens others have been wounded in fresh fighting between Al fighters and government troops backed by African Union peacekeepers in Mogadishu. Witneseses says soldiers and fighters were among those who were killed in the battle. The gun battle started around midnight and continued until the morning. The sound of the weapons is being heard across the city, 4 died in same place after mortar shell hit their home as they were slept last night. “My brother Husein, his son, wife and including our house mate were killed in morter hit our home, we... Continue Reading
