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Senegalese Parliament Rejects Bill to Disband Key Institutions, Opposition Gears Up for New Political Battle

Frederic Tendeng September 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a closely contested vote, the Senegalese Parliament has rejected a bill from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko that sought to amend the Constitution to disband the High Council of Territorial Communities (HCCT) and the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE).

President Adama Barrow Vows to Deepen Partnership With China

Frederic Tendeng September 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BEIJING, China) – Gambian President Adama Barrow said he is looking to cement ties with China during the upcoming 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, emphasizing that Beijing’s role in Africa stands out due to its approach of equal partnership and mutual benefit.

TANGO Challenges Attorney General’s Claims of Civil Society Involvement in 2024 Draft Constitution Process

Awa Colley September 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations in The Gambia (TANGO) has strongly criticized the recent statements

Saudi and Gambian Foreign Ministers Discuss Joint Arab-Islamic Efforts on Palestine Issue

Frederic Tendeng September 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – On Sunday, Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mamadou Tangara, engaged in a critical phone call with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, to address the ongoing Palestinian issue.

Senegalese PM Ousmane Sonko Calls for Israel’s Isolation, Accuses Netanyahu of Exploiting Gaza Conflict to Maintain Power

Frederic Tendeng September 2, 2024

Gambiaj;com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a scathing critique of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of leveraging the ongoing conflict in Gaza to secure his political survival and avoid facing his country’s judicial system. Sonko made these remarks during a large demonstration held on the esplanade of Dakar’s Grande Mosque, organized by the National Alliance for the Palestinian Cause.

Gambian Journalist Calls for Africa’s Strategic Vision Ahead of China-Africa Cooperation Forum

Frederic Tendeng September 1, 2024

Despite China’s continued investment in Africa’s infrastructure and industrial sectors, questions persist regarding the real benefits for the continent, with issues such as debt sustainability, environmental impact, and the need for more balanced trade relations expected to dominate the summit’s agenda.

Senegal’s Parliament Committee Rejects Bill to Disband High Council of Local Authorities and Economic Council

Frederic Tendeng September 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a significant development, the Senegalese National Assembly’s Committee on Laws, Decentralization, Labor, and Human Rights has rejected a proposed bill aimed at disbanding two key constitutional institutions—the High Council of Local Authorities (HCCT) and the Council for Economic, Social, and Environmental Matters (CESE).

Ousmane Sonko Orders Energy Savings in Senegalese Offices

Mamudu Wann August 31, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a recent move to curb energy waste and enhance efficiency in government offices, Ousmane Sonko, a prominent Senegalese political figure, has announced a series of measures aimed at rationalizing the use of workspaces and equipment in public administration.

UDP Accuses Barrow Administration of Betrayal and Constitutional Butchery

Mamudu Wann August 31, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, the Gambia) – The United Democratic Party (UDP) has strongly criticized Minister of Justice Dawda Jallow’s recent remarks regarding the consensus-building process around the 2020 Draft Constitution, labeling them as “false and misleading.”

President’s Adviser Dou Sano Chides the Media, Says “UDP Will Never Rule The Gambia”

Awa Colley August 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a bold assertion, Presidential Adviser Dou Sano has proclaimed that the United Democratic Party (UDP) will never govern The Gambia, claiming that the party’s leader, Ousainou Darboe, has been repeatedly informed of his political fate through various soothsayers.

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