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League of Muslim Preachers of Senegal Condemns Imam’s Demand for Envelopes from President

Gambiaj.com – The League of Imams and Preachers of Senegal (Lips) has issued a press release expressing deep concern over the actions of Imam Oumar Diène, who recently called on the new President of the Republic, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to grant envelopes as a “soukeurou koor” on the eve of the Korité festival. Lips, through its President Imam Ahmed Dame Ndiaye, emphasized that it cannot tolerate such behavior, describing the demand as a request to respect a nebulous tradition.

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Casamance MFDC Rebels Signal Mixed Reactions to President Faye’s Address

Gambiaj.com – Reactions continue to pour in following the recent address to the nation by Senegal’s new head of state, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on the eve of the country’s Independence Day. Among these reactions, there is a message from Hamidou Djiba, the spokesperson for the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC) faction close to the late Abbé Diamacoune Senghor.

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President Julius Maada Bio Declares National Emergency on Kush and Drug Abuse

Gambiaj.com – Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has proclaimed a national emergency on drug and substance usage, with a particular emphasis on the synthetic drug known as Kush. On Thursday, April 4, 2024, President Bio delivered a televised speech to the nation, emphasizing the serious threat that drug consumption, particularly Kush, poses to the country’s youth and the fabric of Sierra Leone society.

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All is Set for President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye’s Inauguration Ceremony

Gambiaj.com – With only a few hours remaining until the official inauguration of President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, preparations are in full swing for the solemn swearing-in and installation ceremony in Diamniadio, Senegal, scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2. The event, a tradition dating back to 1963, will see the son of Ndiandiaye assume the presidency of the Republic of Senegal.

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Macky Sall Gets New Appointment as Special Envoy For the Paris Climate Pact

Gambiaj.com – The Secretariat of the Paris Pact is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Macky Sall, who has been designated by French President Emmanuel Macron to lead the institution. President Sall will assume his new role as special envoy of the Paris Pact for People and Planet (4P) in a few weeks, immediately after stepping down from office on April 2, according to a presidential source.

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Extra-Ordinary SADC Summit Emphasizes Peace and Security in the Region

Gambiaj.com – Today’s Lusaka SADC summit has reiterated the regional commitment in the Mutual Defence Pact and commended Member States for their continued contribution and support to SAMIM and SAMIDRC. It also reiterated support for political and diplomatic processes, including the Luanda Process and the Nairobi Process.

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Ousmane Sonko, Bassirou Diomaye Faye Get Bold in Casamance, Pledge for Peace

Gambiaj.com – The return to Ziguinchor region of Mayor Ousmane Sonko, saw him being welcomed as a hero after more than eight months in jail. The Diomaye President coalition campaign took the opportunity to make one of the major announcements of  its campaign. The Diomaye Sonko duo announced plans to end the Casamance conflict in a “short period” of time after taking office.

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