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Senegal Cracks Down on Media Tax Compliance, Sparking Industry Outcry

Frederic Tendeng June 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Senegalese government’s crackdown on tax compliance in the media sector is intensifying. Following the seizure of the bank accounts of Avenir Communication, the publisher of the newspaper “Le Quotidien,” the government of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has also blocked the accounts of the Walfadjri press group for the same reason.

Owner of SenTV, Bougane Guèye About to Lose a CFA 1 Billion Building to Banque Agricole

Frederic Tendeng June 9, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a recent court decision, the sale price of Bougane Guèye Dany’s building in Keur Gorgui was set at 1 billion 100 million CFA francs, following a case against the Agricultural Bank. The head of Dmedia, Bougane Guèye Dany, has publicly denounced what he describes as a campaign to tarnish his reputation.

How Senegal’s RTS Came to the Rescue of GRTS for the OIC Summit Coverage

Frederic Tendeng April 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – For the government and the OIC Gambia Secretariat, getting excellent television coverage of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit has always been a challenge. Both organizations were aware right away that the Gambia Radio Television Services (GRTS) lacked the resources and apparatus necessary to cover a summit of this size.

RSF Urges Senegal’s New President to Ensure Press Freedom and Safety

Frederic Tendeng April 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has presented proposals to the new President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, aimed at enhancing the management of the media in the country. The director of RSF’s sub-Saharan executive office, Sadibou Marong, expressed hope that President Faye would implement the proposals outlined in his program book to advance press freedom in Senegal.

OIC Gambia Secretariat Terminates Contract with Mankajang Over “Critical Video”

Frederic Tendeng March 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The OIC Gambia secretariat has abruptly terminated its contract with Mankajang, a local media outlet, following a video in which the proprietor criticized a poorly written State House congratulatory message from President Adama Barrow to the president-elect of Senegal. In the video, the proprietor highlighted an error in the date, which was written as “52 March” instead of “25th March.”

Government Warns Against Fake News on Funding Opportunities

Frederic Tendeng March 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs of The Gambia has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the circulation of fake news concerning a purported funding opportunity. The Ministry clarified that it has not entered into any agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) or the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for an US$ 11 billion funding agreement to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

CONFIDENTIAL in WOLOF – Swiss Trial of Ousman Sonko – His Daughter , a Lawyer Defending her Dad in Court

Frederic Tendeng February 3, 2024

On January 8, 2024, the trial of Ousman Sonko, the former interior minister of dictator Yahya Jammeh, commenced before the Swiss Federal Criminal Court. In this Wolof audio program of the Gambia Journal’s Confidential, our team brings to you the invisible features of this trial with the final arguments to be heard from March 4–8, 2024.

CONFIDENTIAL in MANDINKA – Swiss Trial of Ousman Sonko – His Daughter, a Lawyer Defending her Dad in Court

Frederic Tendeng February 3, 2024

On January 8, 2024, the trial of Ousman Sonko, the former interior minister of dictator Yahya Jammeh, commenced before the Swiss Federal Criminal Court. In this Mandinka audio program of the Gambia Journal’s Confidential, our team brings to you the invisible features of this trial with the final arguments to be heard from March 4–8, 2024.

Senegal vs Gambia AFCON TV Feed Cut Off, Upsets Fans

Mariama Cham January 16, 2024

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Audio – Baba Hydara Shocked as Gambia Undermined Judicial Cooperation with Germany

Frederic Tendeng December 1, 2023

The German judge in the Celle regional high court stated during his ruling in Bai Lowe’s trial that the Gambia Justice Ministry had not completely cooperated with his jurisdiction in order to ascertain the facts.

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