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Sierra Leonean Union in The Gambia Condemns Murder, Calls for Action Against Drug Proliferation

Jarai Jallow March 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Union of Sierra Leoneans in The Gambia (SlENU) has strongly condemned the gruesome murder of a British national allegedly by a Sierra Leonean resident, Augustine Bangura, in The Gambia. In a press release, SlENU expressed shock and disbelief over the incident, emphasizing that such actions do not represent the values of the Sierra Leonean community in The Gambia.

Senegalese National Assembly Adopts General Amnesty Bill for Political Violence

Frederic Tendeng March 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The National Assembly of Senegal has adopted a bill providing for a general amnesty for acts of violence linked to politics, occurring between February 2021 and February 2024. The bill would grant amnesty for “all acts likely to qualify as criminal or correctional offenses committed between February 1, 2021, and February 25, 2024, both in Senegal and abroad, relating to demonstrations or having political motivations.”

Thies – Gambian Marabout Arrested and Charged for Terminating A Teenager Pregnancy

Frederic Tendeng March 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A mechanic, his girlfriend, and a Gambian marabout were arrested, charged, and remanded in the Senegalese region of Thiès’s first district for unlawful association, covert abortion, and endangering others. The story begins with a romantic relationship between L. Faye and M. S., who become pregnant against their will. They devised a plan to eliminate the pregnancy.

Dr. Alieu Touray – ECOWAS Takes Steps to Enhance Intra-Community Movement

Frederic Tendeng February 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is intensifying efforts to overcome obstacles hindering the smooth movement of people, goods, and services within its 15-member community. This initiative aims to bolster the implementation of its flagship protocol and expedite the establishment of an economic union, as stated by the President of the Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray.

Sierra Leone Ordered to Compensate Student Injured During Protest by ECOWAS Court

Frederic Tendeng February 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Republic of Sierra Leone to pay $25,000 as compensation to Mohamed Morlu, a Sierra Leonean citizen, for violating his fundamental human rights. Mr. Morlu sued the government after sustaining a gunshot wound during a student protest in March 2017.

ECOWAS Court Orders Nigerian Government to Pay Trader for Rights Violation

Frederic Tendeng February 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The ECOWAS Court of Justice, in a landmark judgment delivered on 28 February 2024, has held the Nigerian government liable for violating the rights of Mr. Abiodun Ilesanmi, a Nigerian trader residing in Lagos. The Court ordered the government to pay Mr. Ilesanmi Two Million Naira as compensation.

ECOWAS Lifts Sanctions on Niger, Demands Release of Deposed President

Frederic Tendeng February 24, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The heads of state of the member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met on Saturday in Abuja and decided to lift a large part of the sanctions against Niger.

Macky Sall Says he’ll Leave office in April, Gives no Date for Elections

Frederic Tendeng February 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – President Macky Sall of Senegal reiterated on Thursday that his mandate at the helm of the country would conclude as scheduled on April 2, 2024, despite the postponement of the presidential election date. The election, which he had decreed to be delayed, left many in suspense regarding its new date.

OIC Upcoming Gambia Summit to Focus on Afghanistan

Kaddy Danso February 20, 2024

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) said it will prioritize the situation in Afghanistan in its upcoming Islamic Summit in The

U.S., France and ECOWAS Urge Senegal to Respect Constitutional Council’s Decision on Presidential Election

Frederic Tendeng February 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The U.S., France and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have all called on Senegal to respect the decision of the country’s Constitutional Council, which invalidated President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the presidential election initially scheduled for the end of February.

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