The rulings reinforce the position of the presidency, and President Faye, at a time when his relationship with Sonko has…
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ICE’s Planned $20 Million Purchase of Electric-Shock Gloves, Raises Fears Over Use of Force
Compliant Technologies says the devices have generally been used in controlled settings, including jails and prisoner transport, rather than as…
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Guinea Army Expels Michel Lamah and 172 Other Special Forces Soldiers for Desertion
Lamah was among the soldiers who arrested Condé and was particularly visible appearing in public wearing traditional amulets and gris-gris.
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Tehran Tracks and Places a $10m Bounty on Barron Trump, Iran State Media
The escalating rhetoric has drawn a warning from Trump, who has said any attempt on his life would trigger a…
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Sweet Beauty Scandal Refuses to Die as Fresh Claims Put Sonko Back in Spotlight
The Sweet Beauty affair continues to refuse to die: even after a judicial verdict, political upheaval, and years of public…
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Mali: Tuareg Rebels Free About 20 Soldiers in Latest Prisoner Exchange
The latest developments come against the backdrop of escalating insecurity in Mali, where the military authorities have faced growing pressure
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Guinea-Bissau Constitutional Referendum Pits Presidential Powers Against Calls for Boycott
The new Constitution is intended to address longstanding institutional ambiguities, clarify the relationship between the President and Government
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Yahya Jammeh Warns Supporters Against Using His Name to Solicit Funds
His remarks nevertheless suggest concern over individuals allegedly claiming to carry his instructions, particularly in relation to fundraisin
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Gambia Joins African Push to Transform TVET Systems
For The Gambia, the discussions are particularly relevant as the country seeks to strengthen technical and vocational training
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Guinea-Bissau Referendum Bars Political Parties From ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ Campaigns
Lobo made clear that the current referendum framework does not specifically provide for the presence of observers on polling day.
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