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Benin Authorities Arrest Three Over Alleged Coup Plot Involving Top Security Officer, and Businessman

Paschall Mendy September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (COTONOU, Benin) – Three individuals, including a former minister and a high-ranking security official, have been arrested in Benin over an alleged coup plot to overthrow President Patrice Talon’s government. Among the suspects are ex-Sports Minister Oswald Homeky and Colonel Djimon Dieudonne Tevoedjre, head of President Talon’s Republican Guard.

OIF Fully Lifts Suspension on Guinea, Paving Way for Full Participation in Francophonie Summit

Frederic Tendeng September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (PARIS, France) – The Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) has on Wednesday officially lifted the suspension of the Republic of Guinea, allowing the country to resume full participation in the organization. The announcement was made following an extraordinary session of the Permanent Council of La Francophonie (CPF), presided over by Secretary General Louise Mushikiwabo.

Burkina Faso’s Ruling Junta Claims Foiling an Attempt to Destabilize the Country

Frederic Tendeng September 24, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso) – Burkina Faso’s ruling junta said it thwarted an attempt to destabilize the African country “with the help of foreign powers.”

Dark Trade: The Ongoing Trafficking and Business of Excised Clitorises in Ivory Coast

Frederic Tendeng September 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire) – A recent investigation by DW Africa has uncovered a disturbing trade in excised clitorises in parts of Ivory Coast, despite an official ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) since 1998. This trafficking, driven by occult beliefs, underscores the significant challenges in the fight against FGM in the country.

Nigerian Soldiers Deployed to ECOWAS Missions in The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau Await Unpaid Bonuses

Frederic Tendeng September 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The GAmbia) – According to Sahara Reporters, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters owes over 200 soldiers deployed to The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mission substantial amounts in unpaid bonuses, according to reports from affected personnel.

Guinea-Bissau Judicial Police Incinerate Over 2.5 Tons of Cocaine in High-Profile Ceremony

Frederic Tendeng September 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau) – In a decisive move against drug trafficking, the Judicial Police (PJ) of Guinea-Bissau incinerated over two and a half tons of cocaine on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The incineration took place in Safim, near Bissau, following the recent seizure of the narcotics from an aircraft at the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport.

Guinea Stadium Massacre Fugitive Extradited From Liberia

Frederic Tendeng September 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (MONROVIA, Liberia) – Guinea’s most wanted fugitive – a former senior military officer who escaped from prison last November – has been extradited from neighboring Liberia, along with his son, officials say.

Guinea-Bissau’s Parliament Resumes Activities on Friday

Frederic Tendeng September 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau) – Domingos Simões Pereira, the Speaker of Guinea-Bissau’s dissolved parliament, has called for the resumption of parliamentary work on September 20. He announced a series of meetings with the parliamentary bureau, parliamentary group leaders, and the standing committee.

At least 12 Soldiers Killed in Recent Niger Attacks, Army Says

Frederic Tendeng September 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NIAMEY, Niger) – A series of ambushes and explosions across military-run Niger killed at least 12 soldiers and wounded 30 others recently, the army announced on state-run television Wednesday.

ECOWAS Condemns Bamako Terror Attacks Amidst Mali’s Move to Withdraw from Regional Bloc

Frederic Tendeng September 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) issued a stern condemnation on Wednesday in response to terrorist attacks that struck Mali’s capital, Bamako, on Tuesday.

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