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Former Malian Junta’s Prime Minister, Choguel Maïga, Allegedly Involved in Embezzlement Scandal

Frederic Tendeng January 3, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – A scathing report released on December 30, 2024, by Mali’s Office of the Auditor General (BVG) has revealed significant financial irregularities at the Universal Access Fund Management Agency (Agefau) between 2020 and 2023, accusing high-ranking officials, including the junta’s former Prime Minister Choguel Maïga, with potential involvement in corruption and mismanagement.

Mali – Prominent Anti-Jihadist Religious Leader Amadou Hady Tall Kidnapped

Kaddy Danso December 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – Amadou Hady Tall, the Caliph General of Tijâniya and an influential advocate for peace and non-violence, was kidnapped on Friday by armed men near the Mauritanian border in Mali. The region is known for its precarious security and the presence of jihadist groups, sources close to the family and security officials confirmed on Saturday.

Sierra Leone Parliament Dismisses Auditor-General and Deputy Sparking Accountability Concerns

Frederic Tendeng December 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Freetown, Sierra Leone) – On Friday, Sierra Leone’s Parliament passed a resolution to remove Auditor-General Lara Taylor-Pearce and her

Africa’s Escalating Security Crisis: A Year of Divide Between Stability, Extremism, and Foreign Meddling

Frederic Tendeng December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The African continent faced an unprecedented array of security challenges in 2024, as unresolved conflicts, violent extremist insurgencies, foreign exploitation, and natural disasters converged to destabilize already fragile regions.

Former Alpha Condé’s Defense Minister Sentenced to 5 Years for Embezzlement and Money Laundering

Ebrima Bah December 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (CONAKRY, Guinea) – The Court for the Repression of Economic and Financial Offenses (CRIEF) has issued its ruling in the high-profile case involving Dr. Mohamed Diané, a former key official under Guinea’s ex-President Alpha Condé.

Senegal’s Media Regulation Policy Sparks Internal Dissent and Regulatory Backlash

Frederic Tendeng December 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The media landscape in Senegal is embroiled in controversy as the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital (MCTN) faces growing opposition from within its own ranks and from the National Audiovisual Regulatory Council (CNRA) over its media regulation policy.

Sahel Alliance Declares Visa-Free Zone for ECOWAS Nationals Amid Push for Greater Autonomy

Mamudu Wann December 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NIAMEY, Niger) – The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced on Saturday that their territories would become a visa-free zone for nationals of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This declaration comes ahead of an ECOWAS summit in Abuja, Nigeria, aimed at discussing the reintegration of the three nations into the regional bloc.

Cape Verde Attorney General Launches Investigations into Financial Misconduct at Presidency

Louise Mendy December 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (PRAIA, Cape Verde) – The Attorney General of Cape Verde has initiated investigations into alleged criminal offenses following a financial audit report and compliance review of the Presidency, including power abuse, business involvement, embezzlement, and improper advantage receipt… Full Story Here

Sahel Alliance Declares “Irreversible” Departure from ECOWAS Ahead of Key Summit

Ebrima Bah December 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NIAMEY, Niger) – The military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have reaffirmed their decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), describing it as “irreversible.” The announcement was made on Friday, just two days before an ECOWAS summit in Abuja, Nigeria, aimed at addressing the contentious issue.

Bissau – Two Soldiers Killed in Grenade Explosion at São Vicente Barracks, Several Injured

Frederic Tendeng December 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BULA, Guinea-Bissau) – A tragic grenade explosion at the São Vicente military barracks in the Bula sector, Cacheu region, has claimed the lives of two soldiers and left several others injured.

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