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
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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.
UCAD Imam Defends Salafists, Says Some Are Among Sonko’s Supporters
Frederic Tendeng
January 30, 2025
Sonko’s supporters include some Salafists, according to the UCAD Imam.
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