Gambiaj.com – (COPENHAGUE, Denmark) – Denmark is closing its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso due to military coups that have strained its relations with the two countries.
Gambiaj.com – (FARAFENNI – The Gambia) – In a show of unity and commitment to regional security, the Gambia and Senegal Armed Forces conducted a three-day joint security patrol, covering 30 border villages around the Kerr Ali border in the Gambia’s North Bank region.
The defection was confirmed after a closed-door meeting between Diab and President Adama Barrow, which was attended by Dr. Demba Sabally, the country’s Agriculture Minister and Deputy National President of NPP, along with Seedy Ceesay, NPP’s Administrative Secretary.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a recent appearance on the “Grand Jury” program on TFM, Alioune Tine, founder of the Africajom Center and a prominent figure in Senegalese civil society, expressed deep concern about the country’s political direction. He warned of a growing “dividing line” that is fragmenting society and called for urgent measures to address this widening rift.
Gambiaj.com – (PARIS, France) – Pavel Durov, the Franco-Russian billionaire and chief executive of Telegram, has been arrested by French police at Le Bourget airport near Paris. Durov, 39, was detained on Saturday evening after arriving from Baku, Azerbaijan, on a private plane, sources confirmed to AFP.
Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau) – The President of the Republic, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, addressed the newly appointed members of his government today, delivering a stern reminder that their roles are not avenues for personal enrichment. Following a fresh split in the MADEM15, the alliance that propelled him to power, the leader of Guinea-Bissau reorganized the cabinet a week ago to reflect the new dynamics within the ruling coalition.
(BANJUL, The Gambia) – Lieutenant General Mamad O.A. Cham, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has concluded a comprehensive tour of military installations and facilities across The Gambia. The visit, which marks the first of its kind since his appointment, aimed to assess the conditions and challenges faced by the armed forces and foster direct communication with the troops.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – As of September 19, 2024, Air Senegal will discontinue its transatlantic route between Dakar (DSS) and New York (JFK), ending a three-year operation that was marked by challenges and low profitability. The 3,830-mile route, which currently operates twice weekly, has struggled to gain traction in a competitive market, despite its symbolic importance to the airline.
Gambiaj;com – (BRAZAVILLE, Congo) – While Congo celebrates the ban lifting on the Alphonse Massamba-Débat Stadium in Brazaville, the situation remains grim for several other African nations, including The Gambia, whose national stadiums continue to face bans. The Independence Stadium in Bakau, The Gambia, remains on CAF’s list of prohibited venues, a situation that has forced the Gambian national team to play its home matches abroad
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Gambian referee Lamin N. Jammeh has been appointed as the center referee for the crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Ghana and Niger.