Gambiaj.com – (KIGALI, Rwanda) – Diane Rwigara, an outspoken critic of Rwandan President Kagame, has been barred from standing in next month’s presidential election. Only Mr Kagame and two other politicians – Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party and independent Philippe Mpayimana – were cleared by the electoral body.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In recent years, Ousmane Sonko’s politics have been characterized by a powerful statement: “My fight is not against men, but against the system.” This slogan, “Change the system,” resonated deeply with the public and was instrumental in bringing Pastef to power.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled that the Republic of Togo violated Mr. Al-Hassan Dibassi Fadia’s right to a fair trial, as enshrined in Article 7(2) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights 1981
(NASARAWA, Nigeria) — Justice Edward Amoako Asante, President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, inaugurated the 16th Administrative and Budget Retreat,
In a significant move, the US Department of State has designated five current and former Ugandan officials for their involvement in corruption and gross violations of human rights. This action highlights the US commitment to promoting accountability and democratic principles in Uganda.
Gambiaj.com – (OUAGADOUGOU) – Burkina Faso’s ruling junta will remain in power for another five years after participants in national talks §n Saturday proposed extending the transition back to democracy by 60 months from July, according to the text of an approved new charter.
Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU) – Father Augusto Mutna, coordinator of the clergy of the Diocese of Bissau, has expressed the Catholic Church’s growing concern over signs of religious intolerance in Guinea-Bissau. In a clear reference to two recent incidents, one in Bissorã and the other in Bissau, involving an Evangelical Church and a traditional place of worship (baloba), as well as threats made by a recent convert to Islam in Bissorã, Father Mutna highlighted the urgent need to address these worrying developments.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – After the arrest of activist Bah Diakhate, it is now the turn of Imam Cheikh Tidiane Ndao to face the scrutiny of the Criminal Investigation Division (Dic). The well-known preacher was detained by officers, under the command of Chief Police Commissioner Adramé Sarr, at his residence in Castors at approximately 6:15 a.m.
Gambiaj.com – (KINSHASA) – On May 20, 2024, Moussa Faki Mahamat, President of the African Union (AU) Commission, strongly condemned the “attempted coup d’état” in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Congolese army announced they had thwarted the coup attempt, which unfolded in the capital, Kinshasa, on May 19. Despite this, many questions remain unanswered about the incident.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA) – The ECOWAS Directorate of Private Sector has convened experts and stakeholders from both the private and government sectors of the tourism industry for a five-day meeting in Abuja, Nigeria. The focus of the meeting is on the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for ECOTOUR 19-29 and the ECOWAS Tourism Accommodation Regulator, aiming to optimize resource utilization and enhance operational efficiency.
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