Gambiaj;com – Amid intense lobbying, positioning disputes, and pressures from all sides, the formation of the new government promised by Diomaye Faye is at a standstill. Old guard members, donors, political barons… everyone wants to influence the appointments.
Gambiaj.com – According to the Basse Area Council’s communications officer, Muhammad Susso, a former employee who was suspected of engaging in fraudulent activity, has been finally taken into custody by the police today and is currently helping the law enforcement officers with their investigations.
During a recent session, the plenary of the National Assembly (NA) rejected a proposal from the Standing Committee on Human Rights
Gambiaj.com – The Gambia’s representatives to the ECOWAS Parliament officially took their oaths during the Inaugural Session of the Sixth Legislature on April 4, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria, despite facing a legal injunction issued by the High Court of The Gambia the previous day.
Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) celebrated the graduation of 20 Officers and 12 Officer Cadets from a refresher training program on Wednesday, 3rd April 2024. The ceremony, held at the Gambia Armed Forces Training School (GAFTS) in Bakau, marked the successful completion of a four-week course designed to enhance the officers’ skills in planning and executing operations.
Gambiaj.com – In a national address on the eve of Senegal’s 64th Independence Day celebration, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced strong measures to combat corruption. He emphasized relentless efforts against corruption, stating that penalties for tax fraud and illicit financial flows would be significantly tougher.
Gambiaj.com – The Permanent Representative of the Republic of The Gambia to the African Union, H.E. Jainaba Jagne, has today highlighted the significance of commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union. The Gambian Diplomat was speaking in a media engagement at the Mwalimu Nyerere Political Affairs, Peace, and Security Building in Addis Ababa.
Gambiaj.com – Former President Macky Sall of Senegal has left the country to perform Umrah in Mecca, joined by former First Lady Mariéme Faye Sall. This spiritual journey precedes his planned visit to Morocco with his family. The transfer of power at the Palace of the Republic saw his successor “lend” him the presidential plane for his travels.
Gambiaj.com – Senegal has a new Prime Minister, Ousman Sonko, appointed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sonko’s appointment follows President Faye’s inauguration on Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment in Senegal’s political landscape after the 12-year tenure of former President Macky Fall.
Gambiaj.com – Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in on April 2, 2024, in Diamniadio, becoming the fifth president in the country’s history. He succeeds Macky Sall, who served as head of state from 2012 to 2024. The inauguration ceremony took place at the exhibition hall of the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center in Diamniadio (CICAD).
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