Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Amadou Makhtar Mbow, the esteemed former Director of UNESCO and a key figure in Senegalese political life, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, at the age of 103. Over the years, Mbow earned a reputation as the wise elder of Senegal’s political landscape, consistently advocating for democratic consolidation.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a dramatic political development, the Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS) of former President Abdoulaye Wade and the Alliance Pour la République (APR) of former President Macky Sall have announced an unprecedented coalition ahead of the early legislative elections scheduled for November 17, 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (BROOKLYN, United States) Mohammad Ibrahim Bazzi, a prominent Hezbollah financier and close business associate to former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh, has on Friday pleaded guilty in a federal court in Brooklyn to conspiracy charges related to conducting unlawful transactions with a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The government of The Gambia continues pushing for an ECOWAS-supported special court to prosecute former President Yahya Jammeh and those most responsible for crimes committed during his 22-year regime (1994-2017).
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambian government is considering the de-reservation of parts of the Abuko Nature Reserve, a move that would strip the area of its legal status as a wildlife refuge, biosphere, and nature preserve. This significant change was discussed during a cabinet meeting held at the State House today, where Hamat Bah, the Minister for Lands, Regional Governments, and Religious Affairs, presented the proposal.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has distanced itself from threatening statements made by an ex-soldier in an audio clip circulating on social media. The High Command of the GAF, in a press release, addressed the audio and photo being shared on platforms like YouTube, in which an individual claiming to be a serving soldier issued threats against a political party and its leadership.
Gambiaj.com – (CONAKRY, Guinea) – Colonel Claude Pivi, a former high-ranking military officer in Guinea who was convicted of crimes against humanity for his role in the 2009 Conakry stadium massacre, has been apprehended in Liberia after nearly a year on the run, according to his lawyer.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In ongoing investigations into the financial and administrative practices of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), former Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jaja Cham has shed light on critical issues, including the issuance of loans and the procurement of 19 trucks under his leadership.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – Nigerian Senator Ned Nwoko has endorsed Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara for the position of Commonwealth Secretary-General. Nwoko, who chairs the Nigerian Senate Committee on Reparation & Repatriation, voiced his backing for Tangara, citing the Gambian diplomat’s extensive experience and visionary leadership.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Director of Finance at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Dr. Alieu Keita, has described the Council’s involvement in the ‘Mbalit’ Project as financially detrimental, exposing significant mismanagement and irregularities during his testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Day 2 of hearings.
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