The Gambia government has vowed to take tough measures to crack down on car drifting a menace and growing concern in the country. As the trend gains popularity among young Gambian drivers, authorities are also tightening their belts to take harsh stance against those caught drifting. Recently the Minister of Information, Dr Ismail Ceesay, announced…
The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights and civil society organisations have had a formidable dialogue to expand collaboration and enhance awareness on transnational organised crimes and their human rights violations. Held on Friday 14 March 2025 at the International Conference Centre (OIC) in Senegambia, this strategic dialogue was facilitated and spearheaded by the…
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has responded to a suspected shooting incident in Hanover, Serrekunda, on February 19, 2025, following reports of an individual seen with a rifle on a building. The statement from the police indicated that a search led to the recovery of a single-barrel gun (licensed) in the bedroom of Ebou Drammeh,…
The Gambia Police Force, on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, held a press conference at the Anti-Crime Unit Headquarters in Banjulunding to update the public on the recent arrests of key suspects linked to a spree of violent armed robberies and break-ins across the Greater Banjul Area. During the briefing, Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar…
The Council of African Descendants (CoAD) has raised safety concerns regarding diaspora repatriates in The Gambia to the Gambia Police Force (GPF). The meeting looked at fostering dialogue with the police, addressing urgent safety issues and exploring opportunities for collaboration. Mr Adrian, representing the repatriates in The Gambia, expressed growing concerns about their safety and…
Momodou Bah, leader of the African Federalism and Republican Orientation Movement (AFRO Movement) and presidential aspirant for 2026 elections, has said that under the leadership of President Adama Barrow, The Gambia has seen a troubling increase in violent crimes, putting the safety of its citizens at risk. Mr Bah was speaking during an interview with SeniGambia newspaper…
