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

Frederic Tendeng April 11, 2024

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.

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

Frederic Tendeng April 5, 2024

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.

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

Frederic Tendeng April 5, 2024

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.

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

Frederic Tendeng April 2, 2024

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.

Sierra Leone’s Currency Change – Deadline Set for Exchanging Old Leone Notes

Frederic Tendeng March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) has announced that starting April 1st, 2024, commercial banks will no longer accept old Leone notes for exchange with the redenominated currency, the New Leone. This decision, as stated in a press release issued on March 28th, 2024, follows a previous announcement made by the BSL on December 30th, 2023.

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

Frederic Tendeng March 27, 2024

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.

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

Frederic Tendeng March 23, 2024

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.

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

Frederic Tendeng March 18, 2024

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.

Kush Overdose in Sierra Leone – Mass Burial of 32 Unidentified Victims

Frederic Tendeng March 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Sierra Leone Ministry of Health Burial Team, Ivorian Sillahs “Say No To Drugs”, and the Barrie Help Foundation buried 32 unidentified people in Kingtom Cemetery on March 14, 2024. For all 32 of them, Kush ingestion was determined to be the cause of death.

Ousmane Sonko’s First After Jail Presser: Negotiations, His Opponent, and Calls for Justice

Frederic Tendeng March 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Upon his release from prison, Ousmane Sonko addressed Amadou Bâ, the Benno candidate nominated by President Macky Sall, in his first speech. He was accused by Ousmane Sonko of being a doubtful, dishonest individual who masterminded multiple efforts at corruption.