Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – A contingent of 153 Senegalese soldiers, including six women, is set to deploy to Guinea-Bissau on May 18 as part of an ECOWAS mission to support the stabilization of the country. This mission follows the abortive coup d’état against the regime of President Umaro Sissoko Emballo on February 1.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Kairaba Conservation and Leadership Organization (KAIRACLO) is hosting a Tree Planting Ceremony today as part of its Centenary Celebration program honoring the 100th Birthday of the Late Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara.
Gambiaj.com – (BELINZONA) – The Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona has sentenced Ousman Sonko, a former Yahya Jammeh’s Minister of Interior, to 20 years in prison. The judgment sanctions the highest case involving serious allegations against a former high-ranking official from Yahya Jammeh’s regime. The judgment, delivered by a three-judge panel, pertains to a criminal proceeding by the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland and private claimants against Sonko.
Gambiaj.com – (KERR PATEH) – Lieutenant General Mamat O. Cham, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), emphasized the importance of collaboration between security services during his nationwide tour of military installations. General Cham stressed that cooperation is vital in maintaining the country’s peace and stability.
Gambiaj.com – (BELLIZONA) – The Swiss Federal Criminal Court (FCC) is set to announce the verdict in the trial of Ousman Sonko, a former minister of Interior under Yahya Jammeh’s regime, on Wednesday at 11:00. The trial, which opened on January 8, 2024, concluded its hearings on January 23, with closing arguments held between March 4 and 7, 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (GENEVA) – The Gambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is celebrating a diplomatic win after their Permanent Mission in Geneva successfully presented a resolution on “Human Rights and the Culture of Peace” at the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC).
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Armed Forces are actively participating in Exercise Obangame Express (OE), one of three African regional “Express” series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet (NAVEUR-NAVAF-SIXTHFLT). This exercise aims to enable partner and allied forces to collaborate and enhance collective maritime law enforcement capabilities, bolster national and regional security in West Africa, and foster greater interoperability among U.S., African, and multinational partners.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a cornerstone of regional integration for nearly half a century, faces an existential crisis. Military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have declared their intent to leave the organization, while neighboring presidents strive to salvage what remains.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a notable turn of events, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) recently convened an Islamic Summit Conference session in Gambia, where the Taliban, despite lacking recognition from any of the 57 member nations, participated. The meeting, which aimed to address critical issues, including human rights in Afghanistan, witnessed the presence of a Taliban representative, raising questions about the approach to engage with the Afghan regime.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Following the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit hosted in Banjul, The Gambia’s stance on its relationship with Israel remains resolute despite the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Foreign Minister Dr. Mamadou Tangara reaffirmed the country’s commitment to maintaining diplomatic ties with Israel, even as pressure mounts on countries to isolate Israel over its actions in Palestine.
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