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Jammeh Ally and Hezbollah Financier Mohammad Bazzi Pleads Guilty in U.S. to Terrorism Financing Charges

Frederic Tendeng September 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BROOKLYN, United States) Mohammad Ibrahim Bazzi, a prominent Hezbollah financier and close business associate to former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh, has on Friday pleaded guilty in a federal court in Brooklyn to conspiracy charges related to conducting unlawful transactions with a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization.

Gambia Presses Ahead with Hybrid Court for Jammeh-Era Crimes Despite ECOWAS Parliament Obstacle

Frederic Tendeng September 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The government of The Gambia continues pushing for an ECOWAS-supported special court to prosecute former President Yahya Jammeh and those most responsible for crimes committed during his 22-year regime (1994-2017).

Gambia’s Cabinet Weighs De-Reservation in Abuko Nature Reserve for New Development Proposals

Frederic Tendeng September 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambian government is considering the de-reservation of parts of the Abuko Nature Reserve, a move that would strip the area of its legal status as a wildlife refuge, biosphere, and nature preserve. This significant change was discussed during a cabinet meeting held at the State House today, where Hamat Bah, the Minister for Lands, Regional Governments, and Religious Affairs, presented the proposal.

Gambia Armed Forces Disavows Ex-Soldier’s Threatening Remarks Circulating on Social Media

Frederic Tendeng September 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has distanced itself from threatening statements made by an ex-soldier in an audio clip circulating on social media. The High Command of the GAF, in a press release, addressed the audio and photo being shared on platforms like YouTube, in which an individual claiming to be a serving soldier issued threats against a political party and its leadership.

Guinea Conakry’s Most Wanted Fugitive, Pivi Arrested in Liberia

Frederic Tendeng September 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (CONAKRY, Guinea) – Colonel Claude Pivi, a former high-ranking military officer in Guinea who was convicted of crimes against humanity for his role in the 2009 Conakry stadium massacre, has been apprehended in Liberia after nearly a year on the run, according to his lawyer.

Loans and Trucks: KMC’s Financial Decisions Under Scrutiny as Former CEO Testifies

Frederic Tendeng September 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In ongoing investigations into the financial and administrative practices of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), former Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jaja Cham has shed light on critical issues, including the issuance of loans and the procurement of 19 trucks under his leadership.

Nigerian Senator Ned Nwoko Endorses Mamadou Tangara for Commonwealth Secretary-General Role

Frederic Tendeng September 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – Nigerian Senator Ned Nwoko has endorsed Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara for the position of Commonwealth Secretary-General. Nwoko, who chairs the Nigerian Senate Committee on Reparation & Repatriation, voiced his backing for Tangara, citing the Gambian diplomat’s extensive experience and visionary leadership.

KMC Finance Director Alleges Mismanagement in ‘Mbalit’ Project at Commission of Inquiry

Frederic Tendeng September 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Director of Finance at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Dr. Alieu Keita, has described the Council’s involvement in the ‘Mbalit’ Project as financially detrimental, exposing significant mismanagement and irregularities during his testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Day 2 of hearings.

Former Chief Justice Wowo Accuses Gambia of Denying Him Compensation and Biais

Frederic Tendeng September 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Banjul, The Gambia – Justice Joseph Wowo, a former Chief Justice of The Gambia and a Nigerian national, is at the center of a controversy involving unpaid compensation stemming from a ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice. Wowo, who was dismissed from his position in 2013 under allegations of corruption by then-President Yahya Jammeh’s administration

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.

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