Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) — Ebrima Dibba, the Deputy National Organizing Secretary, was arrested last night upon landing at Banjul International Airport. Dibba was taken into custody by airport police, with sources indicating that the arrest is linked to a viral audio message he shared on social media.
In a recent development, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed General Magatte Ndiaye, the former commander of the Gambia’s ECOWAS Intervention Force (ECOMIG), as the new Chief of Staff of the Senegalese Army.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant move towards enfranchising the Gambian diaspora, the Ministry of Justice and GK Partners, in collaboration with the National Assembly, hosted a day-long retreat last Saturday. The event brought together lawmakers and key stakeholders to discuss the critical issue of diaspora voting and representation.
A two-week 4th Mid-Career Training Programme for mid-level civil servants from The Gambia commenced today at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in Mussoorie, India.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – During a nationwide tour of industries and farms, President Adama Barrow repeatedly criticized his political rivals, particularly targeting United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainou Darboe. The attacks followed Darboe’s comments on the ferry services on the Banjul-Barra route, which he suggested were indicative of The Gambia being a drifting state.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recently unearthed audit on how the Gambia’s Ministry of Lands and Regional Government (MoLRG)
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – Bah Diakhate, a prominent pro-Macky Sall activist, and Imam Cheikh Tidiane Ndao have been placed under arrest warrant by the public prosecutor at the Dakar High Court, as confirmed by their lawyers to the Gambia Journal. The duo will spend their first night in prison, with a trial scheduled for Monday, May 27.
Gambiaj.com – (KEREWAN, The Gambia) – NPP stalwart Dr. Demba Sabally has issued a stern warning to citizens planning protests against the presence of ECOMIG forces in the country. Addressing a crowd in Kerewan on Wednesday night, Dr. Sabally criticized the protestors, reminding them of Gambia’s commitment to peace.
Gambiaj.com – (BUNDUNG, The Gambia) – The Bundung High Court, presided over by Justice Aisatou Jallow-Sey, has commenced hearings on five cases filed by members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) challenging the qualifications of regional governors and deputy governors.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a concerted effort to address the long-standing disenfranchisement of Gambians living abroad, the Ministry of Justice, in partnership with GK Partners and the National Assembly Joint Committee for the Elections Bill, is hosting a pivotal one-day retreat for National Assembly Members (NAMs) and key stakeholders. This event will facilitate technical and consultative discussions on implementing Diaspora Voting and Representation.
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