TAF Africa Global reinforced its environmental protection mission after National Water and Electricity Company personnel removed approximately 100 mature trees from Brufut Gardens. Company Chief Executive Mustapha Njie expressed profound disappointment regarding the unauthorized destruction of vegetation his organization had cultivated for more than twenty years. The incident occurred without consultation between the utility company and the property developers. Njie described the tree removal as contradictory to climate resilience discussions among regional leaders. The event has strengthened TAF Africa Global's determination to expand beyond real estate into environmental advocacy.
The executive warned that uncontrolled deforestation...
Legal professionals and government officials gathered Friday at the Gambia Bar Association office in Kanifing. The meeting addressed proposed legislation for a Special Tribunal targeting crimes identified by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission. Civil society representatives joined lawyers to evaluate how the accountability system would operate. The forum examined potential effects on victims and institutions affected by past violations. Finance Manager Awa Joof Peters noted the Bar Association has collaborated with the Justice Ministry since democratic transition began.
Attorney General representative Mariama Singhateh outlined government responses to TRRC findings. Officials accepted 263 recommendations while...
The Gambia Police Force held its second annual memorial Thursday at Anti-Crime Unit Headquarters in Banjulinding for officers Pateh Jallow and Sang J. Mendy. Both men died during the September 12, 2023 Sukuta Traffic Lights ambush attack. Assistant Inspector General Pateh Jallow delivered the ceremony's main address, emphasizing that two years have not diminished the grief from that violent incident. He praised W/Sergeant Ansey Jawo, who survived injuries from the same assault, for demonstrating exceptional bravery and continued service. The official reminded attendees that the Anti-Crime Unit maintains its mission to combat criminal threats and restore public safety.
Deputy Commissioner Momodou Sowe, who leads the Anti-Crime Unit...
Magistrate I.O. Njie presided over criminal proceedings against Lamin Manneh from Brikama Jalamba on August 28, 2025. The West Coast Region resident faced a single rape charge under Section 3(13) of the Sexual Offences Act, 2013. Authorities alleged Manneh committed the offense against a three-year-old girl around August 25, 2025. The defendant maintained innocence by entering a not guilty plea. Sergeant J. Preirra sought adjournment to secure witness testimony for the prosecution.
The magistrate approved the postponement request during the first court session. Legal proceedings continued on September 11, 2025, with the same presiding judge. Magistrate Njie declared the charges exceeded the lower court's jurisdictional limits. The...
Fifteen young Gambian entrepreneurs competed in the second stage of the SOS National Youth Forum Pitching Contest on Saturday. The competition narrowed from fifty original participants during this month-long business development program. SOS Children's Villages The Gambia organized the initiative with Access Bank support under the theme Building Resilience for a Common Future. The program aims to reduce youth migration by teaching practical entrepreneurship skills. Participants presented varied business concepts from sustainable energy to food service ventures.
Contest judges evaluated presentations based on problem clarity, solution effectiveness, market opportunity, and financial planning accuracy. Judge Aisha Ceesay noted that most...
Malawi completed its electoral opening procedures across all 15,148 designated voting locations by 6 AM this morning. Citizens demonstrated strong democratic participation by arriving before dawn, with some voters forming queues at 4:30 AM. Electoral Commission Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja praised the orderly process and widespread citizen engagement during her morning briefing. Early operational challenges related to voter queuing received swift resolution from election officials. The Commission expressed satisfaction with nationwide turnout patterns observed at monitored locations.
Voters can access polling station information through the activated USSD service by dialing 2509 and entering identification details. Alternative...
Actress Kajol published several photographs on Instagram on Tuesday that demonstrated her confidence in an elegant black ensemble. The performer stated that clothing can boost self-esteem more effectively than verbal praise. She originally wore this particular dress during promotional activities for her forthcoming Prime Video talk show. The program features Kajol alongside co-host Twinkle Khanna in their first hosting venture together. Their friendship spans many years and naturally evolved into this collaborative project.
The talk show abandons traditional interview formats by featuring dual hosts and unscripted conversations. Both actresses emphasize authenticity over rehearsed responses during their celebrity interviews. Khanna...
Akshay Oberoi describes his collaboration with National Award winner Manoj Bajpayee as transformative for his acting career. The performers appear together in an upcoming thriller that remains untitled and features Saqib Saleem in the cast. Oberoi credits Bajpayee with providing invaluable mentorship through both on-set observations and personal conversations. The veteran actor demonstrated remarkable generosity while sharing professional wisdom and life advice with his younger colleague. Oberoi emphasizes how Bajpayee's humble approach and authentic performance methods created lasting educational value.
The actor will next appear in Shashank Khaitan's Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari alongside Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan. This...
Actor-filmmaker Anshuman Jha celebrates First Ray Films' tenth anniversary by revealing six upcoming projects for the next year. Three features will reach theaters within six months while three others enter production phases. The theatrical releases begin with Jha's directorial debut Lord Curzon Ki Haveli, followed by Harish Vyas's father-son story Hari Ka Om, and conclude with Lakadbaggha 2. Jha emphasizes that independent cinema requires both faith and determination to succeed.
Future productions scheduled for 2026 feature Bajrangi, set in Bihar and exploring service themes in modern India. Ovi & The Monk follows a pandemic-affected boy's Himalayan journey with a stranded dog. An untitled Mumbai-based millennium thriller about twins...
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