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Bougane Guèye Dany Accuses Prime Minister of Political Repression Amid Police Summons

October 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Bougane Guèye Dany, leader of the Gueum Sa Bopp movement, has accused Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of weaponizing the justice system to silence political adversaries. In a video released from his office, the media mogul, who also owns Groupe D-Media, declared his intention to respond to a police summons but lashed out at what he sees as an orchestrated attempt to neutralize him politically.

The Gambia Ramps Up Efforts to Stop Illegal Fishing

October 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia is increasing its efforts to battle illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which has plagued West Africa for decades.

Upper River Region Governor Assesses Flood-Devastated Rice Fields, Urges Swift Action to Avert Food Crisis

October 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (URR, The Gambia) – Governor Samba Bah of The Gambia’s Upper River Region (URR) has led a team of officials, including the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), security heads, and local authorities, to assess the severe damage caused by recent floods that have ravaged key rice fields in the region.

Opposition Leader Bougane Gueye Summoned to Police, Senegal’s Democracy Tested Again

October 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The political scene in Senegal is ablaze following the police summons of Bougane Gueye Dany, leader of the “Gueum sa bop” movement. Many see this action as an attempt to intimidate political figures ahead of the upcoming legislative elections, sparking strong reactions from both the opposition and civil society.

John Amos, the Adult Kunta Kinte of “Roots,” Dies at 84, Leaving a Legacy of Resilience

October 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Los Angeles, United States of America) – John Amos, beloved for his iconic role as Kunta Kinteh in the groundbreaking miniseries Roots, has passed away at the age of 84. The actor, who left an indelible mark on television and film, died of natural causes on August 21 in Los Angeles, his publicist confirmed.

Iran Launches Dozens of Missiles at Israel

October 1, 2024

JERUSALEM (AP) – Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel on Tuesday, the latest in a series of escalating attacks in a yearslong conflict between Israel and Iran and its Arab allies that threatens to push the Middle East closer toward a regionwide war.

Senegal – Journalist Cheikh Yerim Seck Summoned by Cybercrime Division, Bougane Guèye is Next, Amid Media Crackdown

October 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – Prominent Senegalese journalist Cheikh Yerim Seck has been summoned by the Special Cybercrime Division of the Police in Dakar, according to reports shared by fellow journalist Madiambal Diagne on his X account (formerly Twitter).

Contribution – PASTEF’s Only Project Is the Decline of Senegal

October 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The persistent claim, announced urbi et orbi, that Senegal’s accounts are

Department of Agriculture Launches Training for New Recruits on Climate Smart Agriculture to Boost Productivity

October 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Jenoi, LRR) – The Department of Agriculture (DoA) has initiated a five-day training program for 40 newly recruited staff to introduce them to Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies. Funded by the Gambia Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), the training is a vital step in ensuring that these employees, many of whom are new to the civil service

Foundation Launches Week-Long Campaign for Disability Rights During Deaf Week in The Gambia

October 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Foundation for Civil Rights of Persons with Disabilities has launched a week-long advocacy campaign to promote disability rights and protection in The Gambia, in commemoration of Deaf Week. The event, aimed at amplifying advocacy for the needs of individuals with disabilities, seeks to

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Bougane Guèye Dany Accuses Prime Minister of Political Repression Amid Police Summons

The Gambia Ramps Up Efforts to Stop Illegal Fishing

Upper River Region Governor Assesses Flood-Devastated Rice Fields, Urges Swift Action to Avert Food Crisis

Opposition Leader Bougane Gueye Summoned to Police, Senegal’s Democracy Tested Again

John Amos, the Adult Kunta Kinte of “Roots,” Dies at 84, Leaving a Legacy of Resilience

Iran Launches Dozens of Missiles at Israel

Senegal – Journalist Cheikh Yerim Seck Summoned by Cybercrime Division, Bougane Guèye is Next, Amid Media Crackdown

Contribution – PASTEF’s Only Project Is the Decline of Senegal

Department of Agriculture Launches Training for New Recruits on Climate Smart Agriculture to Boost Productivity

Foundation Launches Week-Long Campaign for Disability Rights During Deaf Week in The Gambia

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