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Former Senegalese Finance Minister Moustapha Bâ Passes Away in France Amid Calls for Investigation

Frederic Tendeng November 5, 2024

The former minister, who had recently faced accusations by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko over alleged manipulation of Senegal’s economic data, succumbed to an illness that reportedly left him in a coma for days. His family members, quoted by the Senegalese daily EnQuête, are now calling for an investigation, describing his death as “mysterious.”

President Barrow Drops Lawsuit Against The Voice Newspaper in Landmark Media Meeting

Frederic Tendeng November 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – In a significant move to strengthen relations with the Gambian media and affirm his government’s commitment to press freedom, President Adama Barrow has agreed to drop a civil lawsuit against The Voice newspaper.

Kandeh Criticizes Outsourcing Electricity to Senegal, Calls for Rejection of Barrow’s Third Term

Awa Colley November 4, 2024

Kandeh also raised concerns about the significant presence of foreign security forces and their numerous checkpoints, questioning the implications for national sovereignty.

The IEC’s Egregious Misappropriation of Public Funds and Its Unwillingness to Show Records

Louise Mendy October 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Police Force announced Tuesday the initiation of a formal investigation into concerns raised by a recent National Audit Office (NAO) report on the financial practices of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Ex-KMC Project Manager Alleges Corruption and Financial Misconduct at Bakoteh Dumpsite in Inquiry Testimony

Awa Colley October 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, Gambia) – Kemo Fatty, a former Project Manager with the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) and an environmental advocate from Bakoteh, appeared before The Gambia’s Local Government Commission of Inquiry on October 15, 2024, to testify about his tenure with the council’s “Mbalit” project.

Ousmane Sonko Rallies for National Assembly Majority, Calls for Justice Court to Address Past Regime’ Actions

Frederic Tendeng October 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – With legislative elections on the horizon, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has on Wednesday evening made a video address to mobilize his supporters, urging them to secure a majority in the National Assembly, (full video at bottom of story). Sonko, head of the Pastef party, called for robust support to establish the High Court of Justice

Macky Sall Debunks as ‘False’ PM Ousmane Sonko’s Claims of Economic Misreporting

Frederic Tendeng October 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (RABAT, Morocco) – Former Senegalese President Macky Sall rejected the findings of an audit that his administration had understated government debt, an outcome that led to a downgrade of the nation’s credit rating.

PDOIS Leader Halifah Sallah Criticizes Economic Policies, Calls for Constitutional Reform Debate

Mohamed Gueye October 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In an in-depth interview on QTV’s State of Affairs program, Halifah Sallah, Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), shared his critical perspectives on The Gambia’s current economic policies and the ongoing constitutional reform process.

Activist and Minister Spar Over Individual Freedoms in the Gambia With Democracy Taking Center Stage

Lamin Jarjue October 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – Coach Pa Samba Jow, a prominent Gambian activist, has expressed strong concerns regarding the government’s treatment of individual freedoms, particularly in light of recent events involving the arrest of the Voice Newspaper journalists.

Police Launch Investigation Into IEC Audit Report, Promise Transparency

Frederic Tendeng October 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force has announced the initiation of an investigation into concerns raised in a recent special audit report by the Auditor General regarding the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). This audit report, which flagged certain unspecified issues within the IEC’s operations, has now drawn formal scrutiny from law enforcement.

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