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Khalifa Sall Condemns Judicial Bias and Impunity for Arson Attackers of Taxawu Senegaal Headquarters

Frederic Tendeng January 8, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Former Dakar mayor Khalifa Sall and the Taxawu Senegaal coalition have accused Senegalese authorities of displaying a “double standard” in handling legal cases, alleging that justice is being selectively applied to shield political allies while swiftly prosecuting opponents. This comes in the wake of the unresolved arson attack on their headquarters, which contrasts sharply with the expedited sentencing of 81 bodyguards from the Sàmm Sa Kàddu coalition.

UDP Slams IEC Leniency on NPP Violations of Electoral Laws, Urges Action

Frederic Tendeng January 7, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The United Democratic Party (UDP) has called on The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to enforce the country’s electoral laws and impose sanctions on the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) for repeatedly failing to meet its legal obligations. The UDP accuses the IEC of leniency and failing to act impartially in its oversight role.

APRC Dissident Faction Condemns Alleged Looting of Former President Jammeh’s Properties

Awa Colley January 7, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Executive Committee of the dissident Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), loyal to former President Yahya Jammeh, has strongly condemned what it describes as the ongoing illegal logging and looting of properties belonging to former Gambian ruler in Kanilai.

Analysis – The Hawks of Pastef: A Party at War with Itself Over the Presidency

Frederic Tendeng January 6, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The controversy over Ms. Aoua Bocar Ly Tall’s appointment to the National Audiovisual Regulatory Council (CNRA) as a representative of “qualified personalities from the literary world” continues to simmer.

IEC Announces By-Election in Mansakonko Following Councilor’s Demise

Frederic Tendeng January 6, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING, The Gambia) – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a by-election for the Massembeh Ward in the Mansakonko Administrative Area, following the passing of Councilor Bakary Korita. The election is set to take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, to fill the vacancy left by the late councilor.

Yankuba Darboe Points to Internal Flaws and Fraud as Key Reasons Behind UDP’s 2021 Electoral Defeat

Awa Colley January 6, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – Brikama Area Council Chairman Yankuba Darboe of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has provided his personal assessment of his party’s 2021 electoral defeat, highlighting a mix of alleged malpractices by the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and internal shortcomings within the UDP as the main contributing factors.

Gap Between Presidential Declaration and the Reluctance to Publish Latest IGE Report Raises Concerns

Frederic Tendeng January 4, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Barely a few weeks into his tenure, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made a bold commitment to transparency and accountability, instructing the immediate publication of reports from the National Office for the Fight against Fraud and Corruption (Ofnac) and the Court of Auditors—documents that had long gathered dust in government drawers. These reports have since seen the light of day, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to accountability.

Five Political Parties, Including Ruling NPP, Fail to Hold Mandatory Congresses, IEC Reports

Ebrima Bah January 4, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has revealed that as of December 31, 2024, only 11 out of 16 registered political parties have held their mandatory congresses, as required by the 2015 Election Amendment Act. The law stipulates that political parties must convene a congress every two years to ensure internal democracy and accountability.

2025: A Call for Bold Action to Ease Gambians’ Burden

Frederic Tendeng January 1, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – As The Gambia enters 2025, President Adama Barrow’s New Year’s address highlighted themes of unity, resilience, and national development. While his optimism is commendable and his government’s initiatives, such as pay increases for civil servants and pensioners, are welcome steps, they fall short of addressing the mounting pressures faced by ordinary Gambians. The escalating cost of living is a crisis that demands urgent and transformative action.

Senegal’s Presidency Fires Advisor Who Made Controversial Remarks on Senegalese Tirailleurs

Frederic Tendeng January 1, 2025

Gambiaj.com – DAKAR, Senegal) – The Senegalese Presidency has announced the dismissal of Cheikh Oumar Diagne from his position of Director of General Resources and his replacement by Papa Thione Dieng. The decision, revealed in a press release on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, marks the culmination of a turbulent political episode sparked by controversial statements made by the outgoing director.

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