Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – Amadou Hady Tall, the Caliph General of Tijâniya and an influential advocate for peace and non-violence, was kidnapped on Friday by armed men near the Mauritanian border in Mali. The region is known for its precarious security and the presence of jihadist groups, sources close to the family and security officials confirmed on Saturday.
Approved on December 15 at ECOWAS’s 66th Ordinary Session in Abuja, the tribunal is not only a milestone for justice in The Gambia but also a significant test of ECOWAS’s commitment to protecting the rights of ordinary citizens, according to prominent Gambian attorney and human rights advocate Salieu Taal.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – According to Gambian online newspaper The Republic, the sale of five aircraft belonging to former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh has been marred by lapses in transparency and significant profit margins for a private businessman, even as the assets were ostensibly under the process of a court freeze.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The 6th edition of the highly anticipated Sukuta Week is in full swing, drawing a vibrant crowd from the local community and beyond. Hosted by the diverse and dynamic Sukuta community, this week-long celebration has become a hallmark event, blending cultural heritage, sports, education, and community development.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Senegalese High Court of Justice, tasked with holding former government officials accountable for serious crimes, is set to be officially established on Saturday at the National Assembly in Dakar. This installation comes after a summons from the Senegalese executive, which has informed the deputies of the session.
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, in a widely anticipated general policy statement on Friday, unveiled sweeping reforms targeting Senegal’s tax system, economic competitiveness, and social development.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The government of The Gambia has spent a whopping D2,879,432,900 on vehicles, maintenance, fuel, and lubricants since 2020, raising concerns about inefficiencies and a lack of regulatory oversight. The Standard Newspaper, referencing the 2025 national estimates, reports that an additional D1,621,253,000 has been budgeted for similar expenditures, sparking debate over the sustainability of such spending.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has responded to a viral TikTok video alleging theft by an individual known as “Karanta” and accusations of police inaction. The GPF has urged victims of the alleged scammer to report to the Kairaba Police Station to facilitate a thorough investigation into the matter.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The leader of The Gambia’s United Democratic Party (UDP), Ousainou Darboe, has raised concerns over what he perceives as contradictions and ambiguities in the interpretation of the country’s 1997 Constitution, particularly regarding the neutrality of public service appointments.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Mbemba Drammeh, a Gambian resident in France, has been arrested after claiming in an interview with a Gambian news portal that he possessed evidence of how President Adama Barrow and his National People’s Party (NPP) rigged the 2021 presidential election.