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Senegal – How President Diomaye Faye Handled General Kandé’s Coup Allegations

February 9, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – The controversy surrounding General Souleymane Kandé’s reassignment and the allegations of a coup plot leveled against him by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko have finally been put to rest. After months of uncertainty and behind-the-scenes negotiations, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has confirmed General Kandé’s redeployment as Senegal’s military attaché in India.

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U.S. Withdrawal Shakes Casamance Peace Process, Sparks Concern Among Stakeholders

February 9, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (ZIGUINCHOR, Senegal) – The suspension of American support of the peace programs in Casamance because of Donald Trump’s executive orders has sent shockwaves through the region, raising fears of destabilization in Senegal’s decades-long peace process. The unexpected decision by the U.S. government has left the former Casamance MFDC rebellion combatants, displaced populations, and local peace actors deeply worried about the state’s ability to fill the void left by U.S.-funded programs.

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Surge in Passport Issuance as Gambians Seek Overseas Employment

February 8, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Immigration Department has reported a sharp rise in passport issuance during the final quarter of 2024, with a total of over 26,000 passports distributed. October saw the issuance of 6,012 passports, followed by 9,444 in November and a notable 11,000 in December.

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