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⛓️Police Release Bojang Siblings After Two Days GALA Protest

The Gambia Police Force has announced the release of Ousainou and Amie Bojang from state custody, following growing public pressure and a two day GALA-led protest, which started yesterday 31st March 2026.

The two siblings have been battling a two year long criminal suit after the state accused them of the murder of two police officers at the Sukuta–Jabang Traffic Lights back in September 2023.

In his judgment delivered on 25th March 2026, Justice Jaiteh cleared both individuals of all charges and granted them bail, rejecting the state’s request to remand them in the notorious Mile 2 Prison.

After years of incarcerating the duo, the Gambia Police Force disobeyed Justice Jaiteh's High Court ruling by re-arresting them soon after their release sparking an impromptu protest yesterday at Westfield.

Today, Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) issued another call for a protest at Brufut, which saw young people take to the streets demanding the immediate release of the duo.

This morning, the Ministry of Justice issued a statement attempting to justify the government’s arbitrary arrest of the Bojang siblings. The government had planned to hold a press conference today on the issue but cancelled at the last minute.

After sustained public pressure, the police have now confirmed that both Ousainou and Amie Bojang have now been released from state custody with immediate effect.

Images captured by Saidou Diallo

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📹Live Interview with Disability Advocate Adama Hawa Camara

Adama Hawa Camara is a Gambian‑born disability advocate and bilateral amputee whose journey from a congenital condition to courageous self‑acceptance now drives her powerful voice on disability inclusion through GISPDinclusiveTV — live on Askanwi Media YouTube ‪@AskanwiGambia‬ today, 31st March at 4pm (Gambia).

#Askanwi #DisabilityAwareness #GISPDinclusiveTV

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🔍The Gambia’s Maternal Mortality on the Rise, Contrary to the Health and Information Ministry’s Claims

New investigation out now on mother's loosing their lives during childbirth.

#Askanwi #MaternalMortality #FactCheck #Investigation #MoH

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💸 From D105 to D55,757: Huge Aviator Win on ChopWin

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By ChopWin Gambia, 24th March 2026

Another exciting moment has just been recorded on ChopWin. One lucky player managed to land an incredible payout while playing the popular crash game Aviator, turning a relatively small bet into a massive reward.

The player from Gambia placed a D105 cash bet before the round started. As the plane began its flight and the multiplier started climbing, the tension built with every second. Instead of cashing out early, the player held their position while the multiplier continued rising. When the moment felt right, Winner 2 pressed the cash-out button just before the crash and secured an impressive D55,757.1 payout.

Aviator Delivers One of the Biggest Wins of the Week

Aviator has quickly become one of the most exciting games available on ChopWin because of its fast rounds and real-time multiplier gameplay. Unlike traditional slots, Aviator gives players full control over when they decide to secure their winnings.

During each round, the plane takes off and the multiplier begins to increase. Players must decide whether to cash out early for a smaller payout or wait longer for a potentially bigger win. However, if the plane disappears before cashing out, the bet is lost.

This mix of risk and timing is what makes Aviator so thrilling. Every second counts, and the multiplier can grow rapidly during strong rounds.

The player’s incredible D55,757.1 win from a D105 bet is a perfect example of how dramatic crash games can be. One well-timed decision during a single round turned a modest stake into a huge payout.

With games running around the clock and players joining every day, ChopWin continues to deliver exciting wins and unforgettable casino moments for Gambian players.

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🔒EFSCRJ: Gambia Government's Plans to Control Press Will Weaken Democracy

The Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice has issued a statement showing solidarity with a statement from former Gambia Press Union presidents warning that the government plans to control the media through a new policy and a regulation.

In their statement, EFSCRJ argues that the hard-won freedoms and democracy will be weakened by the government’s permission-journalism regime.

More in the statement.

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⛓️Five Former GPU Presidents Raise Alarm on Gov’t Accreditation and Regulation Plans

Five former presidents of the Gambia Press Union have issued a warning on the government’s plans to introduce state-controlled registration and accreditation of journalists through the National Press Accreditation Policy and the Broadcasting and Online Content Regulations, 2025.

The former presidents argue that this will empower executive discretion and plunge the country back into the dark days of permission-based journalism.

More in the statement.

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💸 Finance Minister: Gambia Fails to Hit 2025 Non-Tax Revenue Target by 42%

The Gambia’s finance minister, Hon. Seedy Keita, informed Parliament that the government under-collected by over D3.3 billion in non-tax revenue in 2025, representing over 42% of the overall non-tax revenue target. Our data-driven feature publication analyses the total revenue collected during President Adama Barrow’s nine years in office.

More in this budget update.

#Askanwi #2025Budget #MinistryOfFinance #Parliament #BusinessEconomy

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🤝🏿 ‘Convince Us Why We Shouldn’t Lead a United Front,’ Asks UDP’s Darboe

The UDP Party leader and presidential flag bearer, Hon. Ousainu Darboe, has challenged critics to convince him why his party should not lead the opposition coalition ahead of the December 2026 presidential election in an exclusive interview with Askanwi media.

More in this exclusive report.

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🔫 Witness: Gunshots Ring Outside NightClub After Laughing Gas Dispute

The trial of the shooting outside a popular nightclub in Fajara continued with a gripping witness testimony detailing how a dispute over laughing gas led to the discharge of a gun and one person injured.

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⚖️ AKI Trial to Continue After D13.1 Million Fraud Case Forced Adjournment

The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) trial, which has seen some 28 bereaved parents, file a lawsuit against the government and two pharmaceutical companies has been adjourned to tomorrow, Thursday 12th March 2026 from 10am.

The case couldn't proceed because the D13.1 million fraud trial of former Lands Minister Abba Sanyang and six others over ran past 2pm when the AKI Trial should have concluded.

After the case was mentioned at Justice Ebrima Jaiteh's court in Banjul, the lawyer for the State, Counsel Oteke explained that he was due to take his medication at 2pm. With no objections from the Plaintiff's Lawyer, Counsel Farage, the case was adjourned.

Stay tuned to Askanwi for our court report on the alleged sale of portions of former President Jammeh’s land at Kassa Kunda spearheaded by the former Lands Minister and six others back in July and December 2022.

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