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Barthélemy Dias Faces Crushing Defeat in Dakar as Pastef Tightens Grip on Capital

Frederic Tendeng November 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Barthélemy Dias, the mayor of Dakar and leader of Samm sa Kaddu, has faced a significant political blow in the legislative elections held on November 17. Despite his ambitions to leverage these elections as a springboard toward the 2029 presidential race, his strategies were shattered by the dominance of the opposition party Pastef, led by Ousmane Sonko.

Gambia and Muslim World League Strengthen Ties

Frederic Tendeng November 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, met today with the Secretary General of the Muslim World League, Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, in Riyadh.

Senegal’s Pre-Election Period Marred by Violence, Arrests, and Heated Political Rhetoric

Frederic Tendeng November 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – After two weeks of relatively calm campaigning, Senegal’s political climate has become increasingly tense in the final days before the election. Initially focused on party platforms and proposals, the debate has shifted to media coverage of escalating tensions and violent clashes between rival supporters.

Senegalese General Files Defamation Suit Amid Coup Allegations by Former Soldier

Frederic Tendeng November 11, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a viral video that has stirred political discourse in Senegal, Corporal Fall, a former soldier, accused senior military figures, including General Souleymane Kandé and Gendarmerie General Moussa Fall, of involvement in a purportedly foiled coup attempt during the regime of former President Macky Sall.

Adama Faye Claims Financial Disputes Fuel Rift Between Macky Sall and Amadou Ba

Frederic Tendeng November 11, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Adama Faye, brother of former First Lady Marième Faye Sall and leader of the “Defar sa gox” Coalition, has publicly claimed that financial disagreements lie at the core of the dispute between Senegal’s former President Macky Sall and his one-time Prime Minister Amadou Ba.

Official – Dakar Prosecutor Says Ex-Senegalese Finance Minister’s Death ‘Not Natural’

Frederic Tendeng November 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The death of former Senegalese Minister of Finance Mamadou Moustapha Ba is not natural. So says a Dakar prosecutor’s statement, shared in a press release obtained by The Gambia Journal that cites autopsy results “revealing several elements likely to attest that the death is not natural.”

Senegal’s Spiraling Campaign Conflict – Sonko Files Suits Against Madiambal Diagne and Anta Ngom

Ebrima Bah November 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The legislative campaign in Senegal is intensifying as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko confronts journalist and legislative

Senegal Orders Investigation into Former Finance Minister’s Death Amid Suspicions of Foul Play

Frederic Tendeng November 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Senegalese government has opened an official investigation into the recent death of former Minister of Finance and Budget, Mamadou Moustapha Ba, following his passing in France on Monday.

Gambia to Present Third Voluntary National Review at 2025 UN Forum on Sustainable Development

Awa Colley November 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia will present its third Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development in July 2025, joining 38 other nations committed to showcasing their progress and challenges in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set for 2030.

Editorial – The Reasons Behind Kamala Harris’ Election Failure

Frederic Tendeng November 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Washington, DC) – In a dramatic election loss, Kamala Harris’s campaign efforts to rally Democratic support fell short, as her strategy to highlight former President Donald Trump’s polarizing rhetoric failed to resonate with voters. Despite last-minute attempts to galvanize support by showcasing Trump’s incendiary statements on jumbotrons at her rallies, Wednesday’s results were disastrous for Harris and the Democratic Party, which suffered significant losses nationwide

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