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Macky Sall Commends Historic Courage of MFDC Ex-Combatants in Reintegration Efforts

Frederic Tendeng March 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Senegal’s Head of State, President Macky Sall, jointly received the Initiative for the Reunification of the political and armed wings of the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC) and ex-combatants of the Diakay faction on Friday. The meeting took place in the department of Bignona, where the President saluted their “historic courage,” according to the Senegalese presidency.

Gambian Officials Seek Medical Care in Turkey, Highlighting Healthcare Failures at Home

Frederic Tendeng March 9, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Rohey John Manjang, and Trade Ambassador Fatou Jallow Senghore, recently traveled to Turkey for medical check-ups at a private facility in Bayrampaşa, Istanbul. Both underwent general screenings of their health status, with Manjang receiving treatment and Jallow Senghore undergoing eye care.

US, African Union, EU, UK Hail Resilience of Senegal’s Democracy

Frederic Tendeng March 9, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The African Union on Friday welcomed Senegal’s decision to hold the presidential election on March 24 after weeks of turmoil triggered by the vote delay, following similar reactions from the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.

Ousman Sonko Alleges Lies, Racism as Trial for Crimes Against Humanity Closes

Frederic Tendeng March 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Switzerland’s first full trial of crimes against humanity concluded this week, with the defendant, a former Gambian minister accused of rape and murder, giving a defiant closing speech in which he claimed to be a victim of racism and lies.

President Macky Sall Sets March 24 for Presidential Election in Senegal

Frederic Tendeng March 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Outgoing President Macky Sall of Senegal has announced that the presidential election will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024. This decision follows the reception of the opinion of the Constitutional Council stating that said arranging the vote for a date after President Macky Sall’s mandate expires on April 2 would be unconstitutional.

Macky Sall Dissolves Government, Appoints Sidiki Kaba as Prime Minister Ahead of Elections

Frederic Tendeng March 6, 2024

GAmbiaj.com – In a move signaling a significant shift in Senegal’s political landscape, President Macky Sall has dissolved the government, replacing Prime Minister Amadou Ba with Sidiki Kaba, the Minister of the Interior and Public Security. The announcement came at the conclusion of a Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday.

Senegal Constitutional Council Says Vote Must Be Held Before End Of Macky’s Mandate

Frederic Tendeng March 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Senegal’s Constitutional Council said on Wednesday that a proposal by the national dialogue commission to hold a presidential election on June 2 was not constitutional. It said arranging the vote for a date after President Macky Sall’s mandate expires on April 2 would be unconstitutional.

UDP Leader Urges President Barrow to Act on Youth Matters and Economic Challenges

Mustapha Jarju March 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, the leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), addressed his party militants this week at the Party’s Manjai Bureau, urging President Barrow to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete actions to address pressing issues, especially concerning youth and the economy.

Surprise and Suspicion Surround Pastef Deputies as They Abstain from Amnesty Bill Vote

Frederic Tendeng March 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Four MPs from Ousman Sonko’s former opposition party, Pastef, including Birame Souleye Diop, abstained from voting on Macky Sall’s amnesty bill during a hearing before the Senegalese National Assembly’s Law Committee. This move has sparked serious questions about the true intentions of Ousman Sonko’s deputies.

Ousman Sonko Trial – Plaintiffs’ Counsel Supports Prosecution’s Case, Backs Life Sentence

Frederic Tendeng March 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a dramatic turn of events at the Ousman Sonko trial, the plaintiffs’ counsel commenced her closing arguments by staunchly backing the Prosecutor’s case for convicting Sonko for crimes against humanity. The focus of her arguments was on supporting her clients, who were victims of atrocities in the years 2000 and 2006.

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