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.
Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO) – A group of Malian parties and civil society organisations has rejected the conclusions of a national dialogue
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian traveled to Banjul, the capital of Gambia, to participate in the 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday. During his visit, he met with his Gambian counterpart, Mamadou Tangara, and held talks with him, expressing gratitude for Gambia’s successful hosting of the summit.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a significant development during the 15th Islamic Summit session on May 4–5, 2024, the Senegalese News Agency (APS) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) General Secretariat signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Media Cooperation. This agreement aims to bolster collaboration between the two entities in various media-related activities.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – On the sidelines of the Council of Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting in Banjul, held to prepare for the 15th session of the Islamic Conference at the OIC Summit on May 4th and 5th, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met with his counterpart from Niger, Bakary Yaou Sangare. The meeting marked a significant step in advancing the goals of the Atlantic Initiative.
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