ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West Africa’s divided regional bloc Sunday asked Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye to have a dialogue with the three military junta-led member states to try to reunite the region whose stability has been under threat following their decision to leave the group in January.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) — In a significant political development, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – The West African bloc ECOWAS issued a stark warning on Sunday about the potential “disintegration” of the region following the formal establishment of a breakaway union by the military rulers of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Despite the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) rejecting The Gambia’s proposal for the organization to participate in a Special Tribunal to prosecute crimes committed under the regime of Yahya Jammeh, the government of The Gambia remains steadfast in its pursuit of justice for past atrocities.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – The 92nd Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers commenced today, July 4, 2024, bringing together Ministers of Foreign Affairs from ECOWAS member states. This significant gathering serves as a vital platform for reviewing ECOWAS programs and addressing key regional issues.
The parliament overtly followed the recommendations of an ad hoc joint commission, which advised against ECOWAS’s involvement in the creation and operation of the court…
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant ruling at the Banjul Magistrate’s Court, Principal Magistrate Muhammed Krubally admitted crucial audio evidence contained on a flash drive. The audio, which features a man speaking in the Mandinka language, was accompanied by a certificate, a mobile phone, and a transcription, all of which were accepted as evidence.
The GBA emphasized that the Bill does not propose any increase in the salaries of judicial officers. Instead, it establishes that the Judicial Service Commission will review the adequacy of judicial officers’ emoluments whenever the government conducts a public service pay review and submit a report to the President for approval.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Three Senegalese soldiers will stand trial before the Military Tribunal of Dakar. Adjutant I. Sagna, Sergeant-Chief P. Badji, and Private First Class S. Coly are accused of serious offenses, including endangering state security, compromising national defense
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – During the session, Almamy Gibba of Fony Kansala raised concerns regarding the sale of Yahya Jammeh’s assets. Responding to the inquiry, Vice President Jallow assured the National Assembly that a comprehensive report was in the works.
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