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The chief of Gambia's national drug agency was released from prison without charge, after being arrested alongside 10 of the country's top brass in a drug trafficking swoop, his brother said on Thursday. "I can confirm to you that ... [Gambia News]

Gambia's president said on Tuesday he would rather die than let his country become a haven for drug traffickers, many of whom have infiltrated other parts of coastal West Africa. "I have zero tolerance for criminals. I have double-zero ... [Gambia News]

A Gambia magistrate’s court on Monday remanded Edwin Nebolisa Nwakaeme, a local human rights defender and a Director of Programmes of the Banjul-based Africa in Democracy and Good Governance (ADG), who had been in police custody for allegedly “giving false ... [Gambia News]

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has assured the country's private sector of support, describing it as 'an indispensable sector in the overall development of the country.' He also promised to ensure that government continues to create an environment conducive to ... [Gambia News]

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has dismissed Ebrahim Bun Sanneh, executive director of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDEA), and two others. Also dismissed are Karamo Bojang, NDEA's deputy director, and Ousman Sanneh, the Commissioner of Operations, NDEA. The ... [Gambia News]

Gambia arrested a former fisheries minister who had been sacked last month, security sources told Reuters on Monday, extending a wave of mysterious and high-profile detentions in the West African state. Former Minister of Fisheries Antouman Saho was taken ... [Gambia News]

Jermaine Jackson, American pop star, a former member of the Jackson Five pop group and brother to the legendary Michael Jackson, on Monday ended a five-day visit to The Gambia, at the invitation of Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh. Jermaine ... [Gambia News]

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has dismissed six senior security officers, including Inspector General of police Ensa Badjie and Navy Commander Sarjo Fofana, according to a statement from the State House here Wednesday. Others dismissed by the President are Col. ... [Gambia News]

A court in Banjul, the Gambia, Tuesday sentenced a man, Nfamara Saidykhan, to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of raping a teenager. Justice Moses Richards of Special Criminal Court said the prosecution had proven beyond reasonable doubt ... [Gambia News]

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has dismissed Major-General Yankunba Drammeh, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, from Gambia Armed Forces with immediate effect, Gambia Radio and Television Services announced in Banjul on Monday. A statement from the Office of the President ... [Gambia News]