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Gambia Armed Forces Dismisses Allegations of Political Interference in Officer Promotions

Frederic Tendeng April 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has strongly refuted claims of political interference and tribal favoritism in the recent promotion of senior military officers. The rebuttal comes in response to a publication by the social media platform Open Gambia Platform (OG), which alleged that a group of senior GAF officers had decried political interference in the promotion process.

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Talibans Seek Invitation to Attend Gambia Hosted OIC Summit as Interim Government Representatives

Frederic Tendeng April 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KABUL) – In a significant development, the Taliban has expressed its interest in attending the 15th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and has requested an invitation for a representative from the Kabul interim government to attend the Banjul Summit. This request was conveyed by Taliban deputy chief Abdul Salam Hanafi during a meeting with Tariq Ali Bakhit, the deputy and special envoy of the OIC for Afghanistan.

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On April 20th, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to Make First State Visit to The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng April 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the recently inaugurated President of the Republic of Senegal, is set to embark on his first state visit to The Gambia on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. This visit comes in the wake of President Faye’s decisive victory in the Senegalese presidential elections, where he secured a significant mandate with 54.28% of the vote.

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EU Reduces Schengen Visa Fee for Gambians to €80

Frederic Tendeng April 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The European Union (EU) has announced a reduction in the Schengen visa fee for Gambians from €120 to a standard €80. This decision comes amid improved cooperation between The Gambia and the EU, leading to the normalization of the visa application cost.

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Ousmane Sonko’s Lawyer Calls for Amnesty Implementation, Release of Detainees

Frederic Tendeng April 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Invoking the amnesty law that was passed just before the presidential election, Ciré Clédor Ly, one of Ousmane Sonko’s most well-known attorneys, has made a statement from his German hospital bed today, requesting the release of those who have been the targets of abuse and arbitrary arrests under the regional prosecutor’s office.

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President Barrow Affirms Adherence to Constitution, Dismisses Sharia Law in Address to Religious Leaders

Frederic Tendeng April 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – President Adama Barrow of The Gambia reiterated the nation’s commitment to its constitution and underscored that Sharia law does not hold sway in the country during a meeting with imams, including Banjul Muslim Elders, and religious leaders from the Greater Banjul Area. President Barrow emphasized the importance of respecting the existing legal framework, regardless of personal beliefs or societal positions.

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