Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In 2024, 18 elections took place on the African continent, from Senegal to South Africa and Algeria to Ghana, with the results an equal mix of democratic success stories and challenges still to overcome.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The controversy over Ms. Aoua Bocar Ly Tall’s appointment to the National Audiovisual Regulatory Council (CNRA) as a representative of “qualified personalities from the literary world” continues to simmer.
Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – An audio message attributed to Amadou Koufa, a prominent leader of the jihadist alliance Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM, or Jnim in Arabic), has revealed that Thierno Amadou Hady Tall, a respected Malian Muslim leader, has died. The message, which circulated on social media on Monday, stated that Tall succumbed to injuries sustained during his kidnapping in late December, near the Mauritanian border.
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING, The Gambia) – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a by-election for the Massembeh Ward in the Mansakonko Administrative Area, following the passing of Councilor Bakary Korita. The election is set to take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, to fill the vacancy left by the late councilor.
Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – Brikama Area Council Chairman Yankuba Darboe of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has provided his personal assessment of his party’s 2021 electoral defeat, highlighting a mix of alleged malpractices by the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and internal shortcomings within the UDP as the main contributing factors.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The death toll from the tragic road accident in Kafuta has risen to four, with The Gambia Police Force confirming the updated fatalities on Monday. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, left 44 individuals injured, with 24 victims still admitted at Ndemban Clinic as of the latest reports.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Barely a few weeks into his tenure, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made a bold commitment to transparency and accountability, instructing the immediate publication of reports from the National Office for the Fight against Fraud and Corruption (Ofnac) and the Court of Auditors—documents that had long gathered dust in government drawers. These reports have since seen the light of day, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to accountability.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has revealed that as of December 31, 2024, only 11 out of 16 registered political parties have held their mandatory congresses, as required by the 2015 Election Amendment Act. The law stipulates that political parties must convene a congress every two years to ensure internal democracy and accountability.
Gambiaj.com – (Latriya, Gambia) – In a significant breakthrough, the Latriya Police have arrested a suspect and seized evidence connected to two separate robbery incidents that took place on January 1, 2025, along the Sukuta-Jabang Highway. The robberies, which targeted two victims in broad daylight, left both individuals injured and resulted in a combined loss of over D666,000.
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – Senegal’s economy has seen a historic surge, with a remarkable 8.9% increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2024, driven largely by the burgeoning oil sector. According to data from the National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD), the country’s economic performance is primarily attributed to the exploitation of the Sangomar oil field, inaugurated in June 2024, which alone accounted for 6.8 percentage points of GDP growth.