Politics

Despite Behind-the-Scenes Negotiations, Senegal’s Political Tension Persists

Archess Jassey February 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Ten days after President Macky Sall announced the postponement of the presidential election in Senegal, tensions remain high among the opposition and civil society, despite relative calm in the capital, Dakar. Behind the scenes, efforts are being made to ease tensions through dialogue between the presidency and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who has been in prison since July.

Gambia’s New Constitution – International Envoy Set to Team up with Government

Frederic Tendeng February 14, 2024

Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, an International Idea Resource Person and Special Envoy of ECOWAS, visited the State House in The Gambia to kickstart a joint mission involving the United Nations and International Idea. The mission aims to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice and the National Assembly on drafting a new constitution for the country before the end of the year.

UDP National Assembly Member Abdou Sowe Resigns, Eyes NPP

Frederic Tendeng February 14, 2024

The Gambia’s biggest opposition political formation, the United Democratic Party (UDP), received another significant blow as Abdou Sowe, the National Assembly

High-profile Resignations Continue to Shake UDP as Diaspora Executive Quits

Awa Colley February 9, 2024

The United Democratic Party (UDP), the main opposition party in The Gambia, is facing internal turmoil as several high-profile members resign from their positions.

APRC Summoned to Kanifing Magistrates’ Court Over Rent Arrears

Jarai Jallow February 9, 2024

The Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction Party (APRC), represented by Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has been summoned to appear before the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court due to rent arrears amounting to sixteen thousand dalasis (D16,000), as reported by The Point Newspaper in its Friday edition.

U.S. Embassy in Dakar Supports ECOWAS Call to Restore Senegal’s Presidential Election Calendar

Frederic Tendeng February 9, 2024

The United States has issued a new press release through its embassy in Dakar, expressing support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) call to put pressure on President Macky Sall of Senegal to restore the country’s presidential election calendar.

Mystery Surrounds Diplomatic Exchange Between Saudi Arabia and The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng February 8, 2024

In a recent diplomatic exchange, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia received a written message from President Adama Barrow of The Gambia. The content of the message remains undisclosed, leaving many to speculate about the topics discussed between the two leaders.

President Barrow to Lead National Dialogue for Peace and Stability in The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng February 8, 2024

President Adama Barrow has agreed to meet with all political party leaders on Monday to discuss the political environment for sustainable

Le Temoin – How Macky Sall’s Wife Influenced the Postponement of the Election

Frederic Tendeng February 7, 2024

The CEO of Le Témoin, Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye (MON), has shed light on some hidden details of the institutional crisis in Senegal that led to the postponement of the presidential election. In his article titled ‘What transition after April 2?’, MON reveals a power struggle within the ruling party between President Macky Sall and his supporters and the Prime Minister-candidate and their supporters.

TRRC Cases – Justices Jaiteh and Jobarteh Assigned to the Special Criminal Division

Mariama Cham February 7, 2024

Chief Justice Hassan Jallow has appointed Justices Sidi K. Jobarteh and Ebrima Jaiteh to the newly established Special Criminal Division of the High Court, as per judicial sources speaking with The Standard Newspaper. The division was established on January 26th of this year.