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Independence Anniversary – President Barrow Highlights Gambia’s Progress and Future Goals

Awa Colley February 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – President Adama Barrow delivered a stirring speech on the occasion of The Gambia’s 59th National Day, commemorating the country’s independence on February 18, 1965. The President highlighted the significant strides made by the nation, especially during his tenure, and outlined key strategies for preserving national identity, safeguarding the state, and securing resources for sustainable development.

It’s The Gambia National Day, Recalling the Road to Independence

Frederic Tendeng February 18, 2024

The Gambia Independence Day is celebrated on February 18 to mark the anniversary of The Gambia’s liberation from the British Empire.

Senegal – Controversial Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into Judges’ Corruption Suspended

Frederic Tendeng February 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Senegalese National Assembly has officially announced the suspension of the parliamentary commission of inquiry into allegations of corruption against two judges of the Constitutional Council. The commission, which had not yet commenced its work, was established following a resolution proposed by the Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS) and adopted by deputies on January 31.

The Gambia Elected New Members of the A.U Peace and Security Council

Frederic Tendeng February 17, 2024

ADDIS ABABA – The Gambia is one of ten countries that have been elected as new members of the Peace and

Senegal – Thousands March in Peaceful Demonstrations Signaling Calm Amid Election Tensions

Frederic Tendeng February 17, 2024

AFP NEWS – Thousands of opponents demonstrated peacefully on Saturday in Dakar, marking a moment of calm in Senegal after two

President Macky Sall Concedes to Constitutional Council’s Ruling on Election Postponement

Frederic Tendeng February 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – President Macky Sall of Senegal has responded to the Constitutional Council’s decision to revoke his postponement of the presidential election. The ruling, issued yesterday by the Constitutional Council, was eagerl

Another High Profile UDP Executive Joins NPP

Frederic Tendeng February 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – After running for the National Assembly seat in Lower Saloum in 2022 but losing, UDP candidate Halimatou Sowe has now joined the ruling NPP. Miss Sowe’s resignation adds to a series of high-profile defections from the main Gambian opposition political formation to the ruling party.

Upper Senegalese Court Overturns Macky Sall’s Election Delay

Frederic Tendeng February 15, 2024

Senegal’s top court has declared the postponement by President Macky Sall of this month’s elections unconstitutional. The decision nullifies President Sall’s decree and a controversial bill passed by parliament, which had rescheduled the vote to December.

Senegal’s Constitutional Court Affirms Impossibility to Hold Elections on February 25

Frederic Tendeng February 15, 2024

In its decision issued on Thursday (February 15th), the Senegalese Constitutional Council referred to “the impossibility of holding the presidential election on the date originally planned” to February 25.

Despite Behind-the-Scenes Negotiations, Senegal’s Political Tension Persists

Archess Jassey February 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Ten days after President Macky Sall announced the postponement of the presidential election in Senegal, tensions remain high among the opposition and civil society, despite relative calm in the capital, Dakar. Behind the scenes, efforts are being made to ease tensions through dialogue between the presidency and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who has been in prison since July.

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