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Barthélemy Dias Faces Crushing Defeat in Dakar as Pastef Tightens Grip on Capital

Frederic Tendeng November 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Barthélemy Dias, the mayor of Dakar and leader of Samm sa Kaddu, has faced a significant political blow in the legislative elections held on November 17. Despite his ambitions to leverage these elections as a springboard toward the 2029 presidential race, his strategies were shattered by the dominance of the opposition party Pastef, led by Ousmane Sonko.

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Mod K. Ceesay Takes on Expanded Role as Chief of Staff and Minister at the Presidency in Minor Cabinet Reshuffle

Ebrima Bah November 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com  – (Banjul, The Gambia) — President Adama Barrow has elevated Mod K. Ceesay to a newly created dual role as Chief of Staff and Minister at the Presidency, signaling a significant restructuring within the Office of the President. This appointment, effective immediately, consolidates key advisory and administrative functions under a single portfolio, underscoring the critical role Ceesay will play in driving the President’s agenda.

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Three Key Takeways As Sonko’s Party Tightens Grip on Power

Frederic Tendeng November 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegalese went to polls on Sunday, November 17, 2024, in legislative elections that delivered a decisive victory to the ruling party led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Preliminary results project 129 of the 165 National Assembly seats for the presidential coalition, marking a significant consolidation of power for Sonko’s PASTEF party.

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Pastef Dominates Senegal’s Legislative Elections, Cementing Its Majority

Frederic Tendeng November 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Pastef/Les Patriotes party, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, is poised to solidify its dominance in Senegal’s political landscape following resounding victories in the early legislative elections. Competing against over forty opposing lists, Pastef emerged victorious in several key departments, including Dakar, Mbacké, Keur Massar, Pikine, and Thiès—regions that account for the largest number of parliamentary seats.

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Senegal Heads to the Polls: High-Stakes Legislative Elections Test Political Landscape

Frederic Tendeng November 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Barely eight months after the election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye as president, Senegalese citizens are returning to the polls this Sunday, November 17, 2024, for early legislative elections. Over 7.3 million voters are set to choose among 41 lists competing for 165 seats in the National Assembly. This vote is anticipated to significantly shape the country’s political future.

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Gambia and Muslim World League Strengthen Ties

Frederic Tendeng November 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, met today with the Secretary General of the Muslim World League, Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, in Riyadh.

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