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Supreme Court to Hear Civil Group Challenge Against 2023 Inquiry Amendment Act

Awa Colley December 9, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Justice O.M.M. Njie of The Gambia’s Supreme Court has granted an application filed by Senior Counsel Lamin J. Darboe, representing the Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CPG) and activist Kemeseng Sanneh, alias Kexx Sanneh. The case, which challenges sections of the 2023 Commission of Inquiry (Amendment Act), is set to proceed before a full bench on Tuesday, 10 December 2024.

Guinea-Bissau Prosecutors Seek Up to 20 Years for Suspects in Record 2.6-Ton Cocaine Case

Louise Mendy December 9, 2024

The Public Ministry of Guinea-Bissau has requested 17-20 year prison sentences for five individuals arrested at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport with 2.6 tons of cocaine, scheduled for December 27, 2024.

Senegalese President Meets Karim Wade in Qatar, Sparking Mixed Reactions Back Home

Frederic Tendeng December 8, 2024

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met with Karim Wade, son of former President Abdoulaye Wade, to discuss political, economic, and social issues in Senegal during his official visit to Qatar.

New Questions on Democratic Process As Barthelemy Dias Expelled From Parliament

Frederic Tendeng December 7, 2024

In a controversial move on Friday, December 6, the National Assembly of Senegal revoked the mandate of Barthélémy Dias, the mayor of Dakar and leader of the Sàmm sa Kàddu coalition during the recent early legislative elections.

Barthélémy Dias Ousted from Senegal’s National Assembly Over Legal Conviction

Frederic Tendeng December 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Barthélémy Dias, a prominent Senegalese politician and leader of the Samm Sa Kaddu parliamentary list, has been officially removed from the National Assembly. The decision, taken by the parliamentary office at the request of the Ministry of Justice, was announced on Friday by the President of the National Assembly, El Malick Ndiaye.

The Gambia to Host 11th OMVG Summit: Renewing Regional Commitments to Sustainable Development

Frederic Tendeng December 5, 2024

Banjul, The Gambia – President Adama Barrow, Chairperson of the Organization for the Development of The Gambia River Basin (OMVG), will host the 11th Ordinary Session of the OMVG Heads of State and Government on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Senegalese Media CEO Slams Government Over Exclusionary Press List

Frederic Tendeng December 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The CEO of 3M Universel Group, Maimouna Ndour Faye, has launched a scathing critique of the Senegalese government following the publication of a provisional list of legally recognized media outlets. The list, issued by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy, excluded her media entities, including 7TV and Az Actu, sparking allegations of political targeting.

Senegal Unveils Media Recognition List: Prominent Outlets Absent, Deadline for Compliance Announced

Frederic Tendeng December 4, 2024

Senegal’s Minister of Communication, Alioune Sall, has released a provisional list of officially recognized media outlets, including 112 out of 535 registered entities.

Malick Ndiaye Elected Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly Amid Legal Debates

Frederic Tendeng December 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – Malick Ndiaye, a 41-year-old member of the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity (Pastef-Les Patriotes), was elected speaker of the National Assembly on Monday by a significant majority, marking a pivotal moment in Senegal’s political landscape.

German Court Rejects Jungler Bai Lowe’s Appeal

Frederic Tendeng December 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (CELLE, Germany) – Germany’s top criminal court on Friday rejected an appeal by a Gambian hitman convicted over a string of politically motivated killings, including the assassination of Deyda Hydara, an AFP journalist.

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