Samuel Sarr, a prominent Senegalese businessman and former Energy Minister, was arrested upon his return from an overseas trip at Blaise Diagne International Airport…
Gambiaj.com – Africa has achieved a historic footprint by becoming a permanent member of the G20 Summit, a significant moment in the continent’s global engagement. In September 2023, the African Union (AU) was granted a permanent seat at the prestigious G20 table.
Gambiaj.com – (UNITED NATIONS, New York) — In a significant step toward strengthening international justice, The Gambia’s Counselor Amadou Jaiteh introduced a groundbreaking resolution late Friday at the United Nations General Assembly’s legal committee. The resolution, adopted by consensus, paves the way for negotiations on the first-ever treaty to prevent and punish crimes against humanity.
Gambia.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Nyima Sillah, a journalist with The Voice Newspaper, has been named a finalist for the 2024 Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) Journalist of the Year Award in the print category, marking a significant achievement for Gambian journalism.
Gambiaj.com – (BAKU, Azerbaijan) – The Gambia’s lead negotiator, Malang Sambou Manneh, is at the forefront of advocating for a decisive climate agenda at COP29 in Baku. Dubbed the “Climate Finance COP,” the conference is grappling with contentious negotiations over mitigation, fossil fuel transitions, and renewable energy commitments. For Africa and its vulnerable nations, the stakes could not be higher.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – The Community Court of Justice of ECOWAS has dismissed a case brought against the Republic of Togo by “Le Collectif pour la Vérité des Urnes TOGO-DIASPORA” and the “Réseau de la Coordination de la Diaspora Togolaise Indépendante” (CVU-TOGO-DISPORA ET CONSORTS [RCDTI]), citing lack of legal standing. The ruling was delivered on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services has clarified details of the government’s plan to implement a significant salary increase for civil servants, effective January. Speaking at a press conference today, Minister Ceesay revealed that the average pay raise
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Two prominent Senegalese figures, political analyst Moustapha Diakhaté and journalist Adama Gaye, have been placed in police custody following their recent summons to the Cybercrime Division on Friday.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The United Democratic Party (UDP), under the leadership of its Secretary General and Party Leader, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, has unveiled plans for a nationwide tour set to begin next Thursday, 28th November 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (MADRID, Spain) – The International Criminal Court’s ruling places Israel’s allies in a difficult position, as they will face the dilemma of having to arrest the Israeli prime minister and his former defense minister Yoav Gallant if they travel to their countries.
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