Trump Hustled off Stage After Apparent Shooting at Rally
July 13, 2024
Former President Trump’s rally on Saturday abruptly ended after loud noises that sounded like gunshots rang out while he was speaking in Butler, Pa.
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Dismissal of Momodu Cham Unlawful, ECOWAS Court Rules, Orders Compensation
July 13, 2024
The Community Court of Justice of ECOWAS has ruled that the dismissal of Mr. Momodu Khalipha Cham, a former staff member of the ECOWAS Commission, was unlawful. On July 10, 2024, the court found that Mr. Cham’s dismissal did not comply with Article 69 of the ECOWAS Staff Regulations.
Gambian Cabinet Shake-Up – Ministers Quit Amid Dual Nationality Speculation
July 12, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – President Adama Barrow has made notable changes to his cabinet after he accepted, today, the resignation of Honourable Haddy Jatou Sey, the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education.
Macky Sall’s Family Feud Goes Public as Aliou Sall Fires Back at In-Law Mansour Faye
July 12, 2024
Gambiaj.com – Dakar – In a scathing interview on Dakar’s private radio station RFM, Aliou Sall, the brother-in-law of Senegal’s former first lady, Marième Faye Sall, and ex-mayor of Guédiawaye, openly criticized his brother-in-law, Mansour Faye, revealing deep rifts within the family of former President Macky Sall.
Ghana Seeks Gambia’s Support for Commonwealth Secretary-General Bid
July 12, 2024
High on the agenda was Ghana’s request for The Gambia’s support for Ghana’s candidate, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, in the race for the position of Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
Education Minister, Haddy Jatou Sey, Resigns Amid Citizenship Controversy
July 12, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) — Haddy Jatou Sey, the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MOBSE), has resigned from her position less than six months after assuming office. Her resignation reportedly stems from her refusal to renounce her U.S. citizenship, according to sources close to the matter. The government has yet to issue an official statement regarding the resignation.
Gambia Government Signs Transformative Port Concession Agreement with Albayrak Group
July 12, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant move to bolster its maritime infrastructure, the Gambian government has signed a landmark port concession agreement with the Albayrak group of companies.
Gambia Validates Groundbreaking Road Safety Legislation Reform Report
July 12, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant stride towards enhancing road safety, the Directorate of Transport under the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure validated the Road Safety Legislation Reform Report on Thursday, 11th July 2024.
Kanifing High Court Upholds Magistrate’s Decision in Yankuba Darboe’s Sedition Case
July 12, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING, The Gambia) – The Kanifing High Court has dismissed Yankuba Darboe’s appeal in his ongoing sedition trial. Darboe, the Chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), had contested the decision made by Magistrate Marcel L. Thomasi of the Banjul Magistrate’s Court.
Veteran Diplomat Stephanie A. Miley Nominated as U.S. Ambassador to The Gambia
July 12, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (Washington D.C., USA) – President Joe Biden on Thursday announced his intent to nominate Stephanie A. Miley to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of The Gambia. This nomination underscores the administration’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations with the West African nation.