In The Gambia, figures like alkalolu and seyfolu were respected not for coercive power, but for their moral authority and sound judgment.
Senegal’s economic balancing act is showing signs of strain as fresh data reveal declines in state revenue, trade, and service sector activity.
The party, which governed the country for decades before being ousted in a 1994 military coup, is now seeking to rebuild its influence by securing resources
With his passing, The Gambia has lost a visionary leader whose contributions in engineering and sports development shaped generations.
Among the most glaring findings: only 50% of Gambian immigrants held in ICE detention were categorized as Black despite Gambians self-identify as Black
French authorities have opened a formal judicial investigation after prominent lawyer Olivier Pardo was the target of a planned assassination.
Mustapha A.B. Sarr revealed that he received his full salary throughout 2023 despite being on a year-long leave to contest the local government elections.
Under cross-examination by Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez, Ndow admitted that many deposits into his personal bank account remain unjustified.
While Sonko claimed to have overseen the Council’s administration, he acknowledged being sidelined on key financial decisions.
The Forum is expected to conclude with the adoption of a joint Governance Action Plan with key recommendations and outline accountability mechanisms