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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.

BAC Dissolves Tanji Village Development Committee Over Transparency and Governance Failures

Awa Colley February 5, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – The Tanji Village Development Committee (VDC) has been officially dissolved by the Brikama Area Council following a resolution passed at the monthly general sitting of the Council on January 28. The decision, made under Section 96(1) of the Local Government Act 2002, was unanimously agreed upon by council members, according to the BAC…

P.M. Sonko Reveals Trump Blocked $500 Million in Development Aid to Senegal

Frederic Tendeng February 3, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has disclosed that former U.S. President Donald Trump blocked development projects in Senegal worth $500 million, underscoring the risks of relying on foreign aid.

Investigation into 2019 Fire Incident at Fisheries Ministry: More Questions Than Answers

Frederic Tendeng February 2, 2025

More questions than answers have been raised by the fire that started in the Fisheries and Water Resources Minister’s restroom on December 2, 2019. Shortly after accusations of bribery shook the Ministry of Fisheries and harsh criticism surfaced regarding The Gambia’s 2018 fishing deal with the European Union, the fire event happened.

Senegal’s President Faye Discusses Congo Crisis with Kagame as Burundi Warns of Regional War

Frederic Tendeng February 1, 2025

As Burundi warns of a regional conflict, Senegal’s president Faye talks with Kagame about the Congo crisis.

Barrow Downplays Jammeh’s Threats, Says Justice Awaits Exiled Former President

Frederic Tendeng January 31, 2025

Barrow Says Justice Awaits the Exiled Former President, Downplaying Jammeh’s Threats

President Barrow Open to Dialogue with Ousainou Darboe, Rejects Partisan Gridlock

Frederic Tendeng January 31, 2025

President Barrow Is Amenable to Speaking with Ousainou Darboe and Dismisses Partisan Deadlock

President Barrow Confirms Bid for Third Term in 2026 Election

Frederic Tendeng January 30, 2025

President Barrow has announced his intention to run for a third term in 2026.

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