Farba Ngom Scandal: Not Alone as Centif Unveils Surge in Corruption and Embezzlement Cases
Frederic Tendeng
January 24, 2025
Centif Reveals Rise in Corruption and Embezzlement Cases, Not Just the Farba Ngom Scandal
Centif Reveals Rise in Corruption and Embezzlement Cases, Not Just the Farba Ngom Scandal
Brikama Area Council Decries Governor’s Order to Demolish Vendor Stalls
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – Members of Senegal’s National Assembly have been summoned to a plenary session on Friday at 11 a.m. to examine the findings of an ad hoc commission tasked with assessing the request to lift the parliamentary immunity of Deputy Mouhamadou Ngom, widely known as Farba Ngom.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, Sheriff Njie, the former acting Director of Finance for the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), provided testimony about how more than D167 million in council funds were managed while he was in office.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Salama Njie, a former acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), has accused Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda of nepotism and undue interference during her six-month tenure in 2018.
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – The Senegalese government has initiated a bold move to deliver on its promise of financial accountability under the leadership of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. With the establishment of a specialized Financial Public Prosecutor’s Office, significant cases involving alleged mismanagement of public funds are now under active investigation.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – Gambia International Airlines (GIA) is making a bold move to reestablish the nation’s presence in the skies, following years of absence. In a significant step toward finalizing a strategic partnership, GIA welcomed representatives from G1 Holdings, a UAE-based aviation company, on a three-day tour of facilities at the Banjul International Airport.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia experienced a revenue loss of D4.33 billion in 2024 due to duty waivers, raising concerns about the fiscal impact of such exemptions despite strides in revenue performance through improved tax administration.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The 8th Stake in the Nation Forum (SNF) is set to take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo. This annual event, now a cornerstone of national and diaspora engagement, provides a platform for Gambians to interact with the government and other key stakeholders on advancing the country’s development agenda.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Sangomar oil site in Senegal achieved a remarkable milestone in December 2024, marking a significant leap for the country’s burgeoning oil industry. With the commissioning of all its producing wells, the site recorded an impressive monthly output of 2.96 million barrels of crude oil, setting the stage for Senegal to strengthen its position in the global oil market.
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