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The Gambia and Senegal Push for Peaceful Border Demarcation with Community Awareness Campaigns

Frederic Tendeng September 17, 2024

Gambiaj;com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a concerted effort to address long-standing border disputes and promote peace, the National Border Management Commission (CNGF) of Senegal and The Gambia organized an awareness session on Wednesday for residents of the villages of Touba Trankil in Senegal’s Bignona region and Darsalame in The Gambia.

Minister Briefs Parliament on The Gambia’s Oil Drilling Status, Calls for Legislative Support

Awa Colley September 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Hon. Nani Juwara, addressed the National Assembly on Wednesday, providing a comprehensive update on The Gambia’s oil drilling activities and legislative efforts to attract further investment in the sector.

Senegal Readies 8th ECOMIG Military Contingent Deployment to The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng September 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (FATICK, Senegal) – Senegal has officially set in motion its 8th military contingent for an ECOWAS mission in The Gambia, marking a continued effort to support regional peace and security. In a ceremonial handover in Toubacouta, Colonel Gabriel Pathé Tine, commander of the contingent, received the national flag of Senegal from the Chief of Staff of the Army (CEMAT).

Senegal and Gambia Hold Key Coordination Meeting for Another Joint Border Patrol

Frederic Tendeng September 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KOLDA, Senegal) – Military officials from Senegal and The Gambia have on Friday held a crucial coordination meeting to finalize preparations for joint patrols along unspecified areas of their shared border.

How President Diomaye Faye Duped His Opposition to Spare Ousmane Sonko From Reading a Policy Statement

Frederic Tendeng September 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The most anticipated general policy statement that was to be delivered before Senegal’s National Assembly will no longer take place. This development marks a significant halt in a key legislative process, obstructed first by a failure to update the provisions of the National Assembly’s internal standing orders.

US, Gambian Armed Forces Strengthen Military Ties Through Professional Exchange

Frederic Tendeng September 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Soldiers from the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) engaged in a week-long professional military exchange with the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) from Aug. 12-16.

President Diomaye Dissolves Assembly, Calls for New Legislative Elections Amidst Political Tensions

Frederic Tendeng September 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has taken a decisive step in his presidency by dissolving the National Assembly and scheduling new legislative elections for November 17, 2024.

Senegal’s Leaders Face Harsh Reality Check After Promises of Radical Reform

Frederic Tendeng September 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – (Within a week of being inaugurated in April as Senegal’s youngest president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye named his political mentor, Ousmane Sonko, as prime minister and announced his 25 cabinet appointments.

China and The Gambia Strengthen Judicial Cooperation Following FOCAC Summit

Awa Colley September 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BEIJING, China) – The Ministry of Justice of China has expressed its readiness to enhance judicial collaboration with The Gambia, following high-level discussions at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

Senegal Ex Anti Drug Police Chief Arrested for Alleged Defamation of Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko

Frederic Tendeng September 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) — Cheikhouna Keïta, a retired police commissioner, was taken into custody on Friday by the Criminal Investigations Division, Gambiaj.com has learned. The arrest follows comments made by Keïta, which have been deemed defamatory towards President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

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