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Macky Sall Postpones Senegal’s Presidential Election, Says he Stays Out of the Race

Frederic Tendeng February 3, 2024

Senegal’s President Macky Sall announced on Saturday the repeal of the decree calling for the constituency for the presidential election scheduled for February 25, effectively postponing the election. The announcement comes just hours before the official start of the campaign on Saturday at midnight, with 20 candidates approved by the Constitutional Council.

B.A.C Councilor Abdoulie Jammeh Released on Self-Bail After Police Custody

Frederic Tendeng February 2, 2024

Councilor Abdoulie Jammeh of the Brufut ward has been released by the police this Friday afternoon on self-bail after being held in custody at the Banjul police headquarters. Jammeh expressed gratitude to his coworkers for their support, unity, and strength upon his journey home after his release.

GRTS Faces Criticism for Delayed Submission of Reports to National Assembly

Louise Mendy February 2, 2024

The Gambia Radio and Television Service (GRTS) faced scrutiny before the National Assembly Standing Committee on Public Enterprises on February 1st, 2024, for failing to present its activity report and financial statements for the year ended December 31st, 2021.

Moscow – Russia and Gambia Discuss Security Hotspots, Economy, OIC Summit.

Frederic Tendeng January 31, 2024

Gambian Foreign Minister Momodou Tangara visited Moscow to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after participating in the Italy-Africa Summit.

Momodou Sabally, Njogu Bah, two Janneh Commission Indictees Pardoned by President Barrow.

Frederic Tendeng January 29, 2024

Ebrima Sankareh, the spokesperson for the Gambian government, has confirmed that President Adama Barrow has commuted the ban on several individuals from holding public office following their indictment by the Janneh Commission of Enquiry on dictator Yahya Jammeh’s financial crimes.

Touma Njie, Others Challenge Removal from ECOWAS Parliament

Frederic Tendeng January 29, 2024

Parliamentarians for Banjul South, Niamina Dankunku, and Kombo South have written a letter to the National Assembly, expressing concern over their alleged “unlawful” removal from the ECOWAS Parliament, the Standard Newspaper has revealed.

ECOWAS Responds to Reports of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s Withdrawal

Frederic Tendeng January 29, 2024

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has responded to reports broadcasted on the National Televisions of Mali and Niger, announcing the decision of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to withdraw from the regional organization.

Gambia Renews Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity on Western Sahara

Frederic Tendeng January 25, 2024

The Gambia reiterated its position in a joint statement following the third session of the Joint Morocco Gambia Cooperation Committee seeking

Gambia Senegal Armies Establish Joint Defence Committee to Combat Cross-border Crime

Frederic Tendeng January 23, 2024

The Armed Forces of the Gambia and Senegal have established a bipartite defense committee and signed an agreement to combat cross-border crimes in both countries on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at a seminar held in the Senegalese region of Casamance, Ziguinchor.

‘Gambians Should Realize that Change is Impossible as Long as Government does Same Mistakes’, Tabora Manneh

Mustapha Jarju January 21, 2024

According to People Alliance Party (PAP) leader Ebrima Tabora Manneh, Gambian citizens need to realize that as long as the government keeps making the same mistakes, the current state of affairs in the nation will not change.

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Macky Sall Postpones Senegal’s Presidential Election, Says he Stays Out of the Race

B.A.C Councilor Abdoulie Jammeh Released on Self-Bail After Police Custody

GRTS Faces Criticism for Delayed Submission of Reports to National Assembly

Moscow – Russia and Gambia Discuss Security Hotspots, Economy, OIC Summit.

Momodou Sabally, Njogu Bah, two Janneh Commission Indictees Pardoned by President Barrow.

Touma Njie, Others Challenge Removal from ECOWAS Parliament

ECOWAS Responds to Reports of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s Withdrawal

Gambia Renews Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity on Western Sahara

Gambia Senegal Armies Establish Joint Defence Committee to Combat Cross-border Crime

‘Gambians Should Realize that Change is Impossible as Long as Government does Same Mistakes’, Tabora Manneh

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