Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU) – During his visit to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye held a joint press conference with his Guinean counterpart, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, reaffirming the strong ties between their countries and highlighting areas for further collaboration.
Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO) – In Mali, the Constitutional Court’s recent judgment on the end of the transition period has sparked controversy. The ruling, issued on Thursday, April 25, was published in the Official Journal on the 26th and revealed to the general public on Saturday.
Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU) – The Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) of Guinea-Bissau reports that a prosecutor was arrested on Sunday, April 21st, for suspected drug trafficking upon arrival in Lisbon from a flight from Bissau. The public relations office’s statement did not identify the prosecutor who was detained. But trustworthy sources in Bissau have informed Gambiaj.com that Eduardo Mancanha is the prosecutor under investigation. Mancanha was given permission to study for a PhD in Portugal.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – The Minister of Public Service took action. Olivier Boucal, through a circular signed this Friday, informed all staff in his department that “the biometric timekeeping system already in place will be effectively started, from Monday April 29, 2024”. This, he said, as part of the control and monitoring of the effective presence of agents.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Director General of The Gambia’s Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) has sought an audience with Chief Justice Hassan Jallow following a mix-up in the handling of exhibits in a criminal case.
Gambiaj.com – (PARIS) – Former Senegalese President Macky Sall, who recently left office on April 2, had a discreet dinner meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on the evening of April 21. The meeting, which was not officially announced, reportedly focused on various topics, including the recent election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the new Senegalese president.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA) – Ambassador Jainaba Jagne of The Gambia and Ambassador Musa Nuhu of Nigeria have today co-chaired a historic inaugural joint consultation involving the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) and the Economic Community of West African States Mediation and Security Council (MSC) in Abuja to address pressing peace and security challenges in the Western region.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR) – Djibril Agil Sylla, a blogger from Guinea recently sentenced for an illegal stay in Senegal, has been arrested once more by Senegalese police shortly after his release. According to his attorney, Djibril Agil Sylla’s arrest is believed to be linked to the Guinean junta’s efforts to repatriate him to Conakry, with the cooperation of the new Senegalese authorities.
Gambiaj.com – (DOHA) – Hassan Bubacar Jallow, Gambia’s Chief Justice, met with Qatar’s Attorney General, H.E. Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, on Monday in Doha. The discussion included an exchange of ideas on a variety of mutually beneficial themes, with a focus on improving legal and judicial cooperation and sharing experiences.
Gambiaj.com – (BANUL) – Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made his second official visit since assuming office, traveling to Banjul, The Gambia, where he was received by President Adama Barrow on Saturday, April 20. The two leaders co-chaired a joint press conference, agreeing to maintain the Presidential Council established between their countries to strengthen strategic bilateral cooperation.
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