India News Digest
Gambia's president is reported to be seeking a third term amid a divided opposition, and ECOWAS is urging collective action to protect peace ahead of the December 5 polls. In India, the Calcutta and Madras High Courts issued separate rulings in a deportation case and a books procurement scam.
India Today
Calcutta High Court Halts Deportation
The Calcutta High Court has halted the deportation of a North 24 Parganas resident, according to the headline. No further details were provided in the source.
Madras HC Orders FIR and Asset Freeze in Books Scam
The Madras High Court has directed the DVAC to register an FIR and freeze the bank accounts of fraudulent publishers in a books procurement scam. The order concerns alleged irregularities in the procurement of books.
The Gambia News
President Reportedly to Seek Third Term
Reports indicate Gambia's president will seek a third term amid a divided opposition. The development comes ahead of the December 5 polls.
Opposition Leader Enters Presidential Race
Opposition leader Ousainou Darboe has entered the presidential race, according to Africanews. The entry adds to the field ahead of the December 5 polls.
ECOWAS Calls for Collective Action on Peace
ECOWAS has urged collective action to protect peace ahead of the December 5 polls in Gambia. The call was reported by The Point Newspaper.
Barrow Escorted to IEC Amid Flooded Streets
Reports describe streets flooding as President Barrow received an escort to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The headline gives no further detail on the cause of the flooding.
Presidential Candidate Responds to White Paper
A candidate has said their candidacy is not at all threatened by the government's White Paper, according to The Point Newspaper. The White Paper's contents are not described in the source.
Dr Ceesay Rejects GBA Concerns on Constitutional Case
Dr Ceesay has rejected concerns raised by the GBA over a delay in a constitutional case. The source does not detail the specific concerns.
Gambia Pledges Stronger Ties With US
Gambia and the United States have pledged to strengthen ties, with a focus on migration, democracy and trade. The pledge was reported by Voice Gambia.
New Chinese Ambassador Presents Credentials
Ambassador Yewen has presented credentials in Gambia, marking what is described as a new chapter in China-Gambia relations. The source gives no further details.
Japan and UNICEF Donate Supplies for Scabies Outbreak
Japan and UNICEF have handed over health supplies to address a scabies outbreak in Gambia. The supplies are intended to respond to the outbreak.
GCCPC Outlines Work Against Anti-Competitive Practices
The Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (GCCPC) has explained how it fights anti-competitive practices, in a briefing to ECOWAS journalists. The session was led by Ceesay.
ERCA Trains West African Journalists
ERCA has trained West African journalists to expose anti-competitive practices. The training is reported by The Point Newspaper.
Stakeholders Push for Fortification Support
Stakeholders are calling for support to advance the food fortification agenda in Gambia. The headline gives no further detail on specific measures.
Giants of Africa Opens Basketball Court in Jimara
Giants of Africa has opened a basketball court in Jimara, described as its 54th. The facility is reported by The Point Newspaper.
Players Praise Organisers of U-14 Tennis Championship
Players have applauded GLTA and ECOWAS RCA for organising a U-14 Tennis Championship. The event was reported by The Point Newspaper.
Minteh Returns to Gambia After 22 Minutes with Brighton
Minteh has returned to Gambia after playing only 22 minutes for Brighton, according to BeSoccer Livescore. The headline gives no further details on the reason.