Jammeh ‘Should Thank Trump’ for Aid Freeze Geopardizing His Prosecution – Reed Brody
Gambia Journal
February 10, 2025
Trump’s Aid Freeze Threatens Gambia’s Justice Plans, Says Reed Brody
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Gambiaj Exclusive – What Programs Did the U.S. Slash in The Gambia With Elon Musk’s DOGE?
Frederic Tendeng
February 10, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a sweeping move to curb what President Donald Trump has described as “wasteful and fraudulent federal spending,” the United States is set to halt multiple development programs in The Gambia.
Iran Urges The Gambia to Call for OIC Action Against “Ethnic Cleansing Plot” in Gaza
Frederic Tendeng
February 10, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (TEHRAN, Iran) – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to take urgent action to prevent what he described as an orchestrated plan to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza.
Senegal – How President Diomaye Faye Handled General Kandé’s Coup Allegations
Frederic Tendeng
February 9, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – The controversy surrounding General Souleymane Kandé’s reassignment and the allegations of a coup plot leveled against him by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko have finally been put to rest. After months of uncertainty and behind-the-scenes negotiations, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has confirmed General Kandé’s redeployment as Senegal’s military attaché in India.
U.S. Withdrawal Shakes Casamance Peace Process, Sparks Concern Among Stakeholders
Abdoulaye Diatta Correspondent Ziguinchor
February 9, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (ZIGUINCHOR, Senegal) – The suspension of American support of the peace programs in Casamance because of Donald Trump’s executive orders has sent shockwaves through the region, raising fears of destabilization in Senegal’s decades-long peace process. The unexpected decision by the U.S. government has left the former Casamance MFDC rebellion combatants, displaced populations, and local peace actors deeply worried about the state’s ability to fill the void left by U.S.-funded programs.
Macky Sall Engages in Strategic Talks with Trump and Atlantic Council in Washington
Frederic Tendeng
February 7, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (WASHINGTON, DC) – Former Senegalese President Macky Sall attended the National Prayer Breakfast (NPB) in Washington on Thursday, February 6, 2025, engaging in high-level discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the event.
Senegalese Court Rejects Bid to Lift Amadou Ba’s Parliamentary Immunity Amid Political Tensions
Frederic Tendeng
February 7, 2025
A Dakar court has rejected a request to strip former Senegalese Prime Minister Amadou Ba and former Budget Minister Birima Mangara of their parliamentary immunity, dealing a blow to efforts by the public prosecutor to pursue legal action against them.
President Diomaye Faye Reassigns Gen. Souleymane Kandé to India Amid Controversy
Frederic Tendeng
February 7, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has recently confirmed the controversial appointment of General Souleymane Kandé as the country’s defense and security attaché in India. The former head of the army is set to assume his new post at the Senegalese Embassy in New Delhi on March 1. His assignment decree was officially signed on January 23, nearly nine months after the initial announcement of his transfer.
Alieu Momarr Njie Retires as Gambia’s IEC Chairman After Pivotal Tenure
Frederic Tendeng
February 6, 2025
Alieu Momarr Njai Retires as IEC Chairman, Closing a Defining Chapter in Gambia’s Electoral History
Government’s Decision to Feature Jammeh on Independence Billboards Sparks Controversy
Patience Mama Loum
February 5, 2025
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A heated debate has erupted following the Gambian government’s decision to feature former President Yahya Jammeh’s image on billboards commemorating the country’s Diamond Jubilee.
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