ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old.
Approved on December 15 at ECOWAS’s 66th Ordinary Session in Abuja, the tribunal is not only a milestone for justice in The Gambia but also a significant test of ECOWAS’s commitment to protecting the rights of ordinary citizens, according to prominent Gambian attorney and human rights advocate Salieu Taal.
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, in a widely anticipated general policy statement on Friday, unveiled sweeping reforms targeting Senegal’s tax system, economic competitiveness, and social development.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The leader of The Gambia’s United Democratic Party (UDP), Ousainou Darboe, has raised concerns over what he perceives as contradictions and ambiguities in the interpretation of the country’s 1997 Constitution, particularly regarding the neutrality of public service appointments.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Mbemba Drammeh, a Gambian resident in France, has been arrested after claiming in an interview with a Gambian news portal that he possessed evidence of how President Adama Barrow and his National People’s Party (NPP) rigged the 2021 presidential election.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In the annals of SeneGambian cultural history, Christmas once stood as a beacon of unity and joy, transcending religious boundaries to foster a shared celebration of humanity. The vibrant masquerades, rhythmic drumming, glowing lanterns, and communal feasts of the season were not merely festive events—they were powerful symbols of interfaith harmony and cultural pride.
Gambiaj.com – (Gambiaj.com) – Essa Faal, the APP-SOBEYA party leader has condemned government spending priorities, while the Information minister, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay dismisses opposition critiques as “petty politics.” The stage is set for a fierce battle leading to the 2026 presidential elections.
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – A controversial statement by Cheikh Oumar Diagne, Minister Advisor and Director of General Resources at the Senegalese Presidency, has ignited widespread indignation after he referred to Senegalese Tirailleurs as “drafts who fought against their brothers for crumbs.” His remarks, made during an interview with Fafa TV, have drawn criticism across social and traditional media platforms.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – It will cost an estimated $150 million to implement the 261 accepted recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC) with 304 activities, according to Ida Persson, the Attorney General’s Special Advisor and Minister of Justice on Transitional Justice.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – A sudden power outage at Banjul International Airport, on Friday, has exposed significant lapses in infrastructure preparedness, forcing flight diversions and raising concerns about The Gambia’s reputation as a safe and reliable travel destination. The disruption rendered runway lights and communication systems inoperative, jeopardizing passenger safety and causing widespread delays.
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