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Senegalese Journalists Kader Dia and Cheikh Yérim Seck Referred to Prosecutor Amid Concerns Over Press Freedom

Frederic Tendeng October 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegal is once again facing questions about press freedom as two prominent journalists, Kader Dia and Cheikh Yérim Seck, have been referred to the prosecutor for allegedly disseminating false news. Both were summoned by the Special Cybersecurity Division, with their cases expected to advance toward judicial investigations this week.

Gambia and UN Discuss Peacekeeping Ties with New Co-Deployment Agreement and Readiness Plans

Ebrima Bah October 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK, United States) – The Gambia’s Minister of Defence, Hon. Sering Modou Njie, on Tuesday engaged in high-level discussions with Maj. Gen. Cheryl Pearce, the Military Adviser (MILAD) for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Bougane Guèye Dany Accuses Prime Minister of Political Repression Amid Police Summons

Frederic Tendeng October 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Bougane Guèye Dany, leader of the Gueum Sa Bopp movement, has accused Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of weaponizing the justice system to silence political adversaries. In a video released from his office, the media mogul, who also owns Groupe D-Media, declared his intention to respond to a police summons but lashed out at what he sees as an orchestrated attempt to neutralize him politically.

Opposition Leader Bougane Gueye Summoned to Police, Senegal’s Democracy Tested Again

Frederic Tendeng October 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The political scene in Senegal is ablaze following the police summons of Bougane Gueye Dany, leader of the “Gueum sa bop” movement. Many see this action as an attempt to intimidate political figures ahead of the upcoming legislative elections, sparking strong reactions from both the opposition and civil society.

Senegal – Journalist Cheikh Yerim Seck Summoned by Cybercrime Division, Bougane Guèye is Next, Amid Media Crackdown

Frederic Tendeng October 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – Prominent Senegalese journalist Cheikh Yerim Seck has been summoned by the Special Cybercrime Division of the Police in Dakar, according to reports shared by fellow journalist Madiambal Diagne on his X account (formerly Twitter).

CDS Mamat Cham Strengthens Gambia-Senegal Military Ties During Maiden Visit

Frederic Tendeng October 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Lieutenant General Mamat O. Cham, returned from a week-long working and friendly visit to the Republic of Senegal on Friday, September 27, 2024. The visit, which marked General Cham’s maiden trip to Senegal in his official capacity, was at the invitation of his Senegalese counterpart, Lieutenant General Mbaye Cisse.

Senegal’s Legislative Elections – Ousmane Sonko and Key Opposition Figures Prepare for a Political Showdown

Frederic Tendeng September 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The submission of candidacy files for Senegal’s upcoming legislative elections, set for November 17, closed on Sunday evening. Despite discussions held on Saturday, September 28, aimed at extending the deadline for submissions from 72 hours to a week, no extension was granted

Global Media and Rights Groups Demand that President Barrow Drop Charges on Embattled Gambian Journalists

Awa Colley September 30, 2024

Banjul, The Gambia – Prominent media and human rights global organizations have strongly condemned the recent arrests of two Gambian journalists, Musa Sheriff and Momodou Justice Darboe, following the publication of an article about President Adama Barrow.

The Gambia Ranks 2nd in Africa for Highest US Visa Rejection Rate

Frederic Tendeng September 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Getting a U.S. visa can be an uphill task, especially for people coming from countries

Senegalese MP Guy Marius Sagna Assaulted and Injured During Opposition Meeting in Togo

Frederic Tendeng September 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (LOME, Togo) – Senegalese MP Guy Marius Sagna, who was in Lomé for ECOWAS Parliamentary activities, was set to participate in a public meeting with the Togolese opposition platform, DMP (Dynamique pour la Majorité du Peuple), on Sunday afternoon. However, the meeting was disrupted and could not be completed.

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