Gambiaj.com – The Anti-Crime Unit’s prosecution has advanced the case against seven individuals accused of assaulting police officers while in the line of duty. The suspects whose names have not been disclosed in the police public statement were apprehended at Mariama Kunda for allegedly throwing stones at ACU officers during a rescue mission at the Alkalo’s compound.
Gambiaj.com – Former President Macky Sall of Senegal has left the country to perform Umrah in Mecca, joined by former First Lady Mariéme Faye Sall. This spiritual journey precedes his planned visit to Morocco with his family. The transfer of power at the Palace of the Republic saw his successor “lend” him the presidential plane for his travels.
Gambiaj.com – Senegal has a new Prime Minister, Ousman Sonko, appointed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sonko’s appointment follows President Faye’s inauguration on Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment in Senegal’s political landscape after the 12-year tenure of former President Macky Fall.
Gambiaj.com – The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Guinea-Bissau has expressed deep concern over the ongoing political crisis in the country and has called on the judiciary to swiftly create the necessary mechanisms for the trial of individuals suspected of involvement in an attempted coup d’état.
Gambiaj.com – Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in on April 2, 2024, in Diamniadio, becoming the fifth president in the country’s history. He succeeds Macky Sall, who served as head of state from 2012 to 2024. The inauguration ceremony took place at the exhibition hall of the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center in Diamniadio (CICAD).
Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Information in The Gambia has issued a statement refuting false reports circulating online regarding the repurposing of a water tank in Foni Kansala. The ministry clarified that these reports are misleading and inaccurate.
Gambiaj.com – The residents of Njau Sawalo, Upper Saloum, were horrified, incensed, and disheartened to see a bunch of workers felling their mahogany trees. The community reacted quickly, as they believed that the village head, or Alkalo, was not aware of the activity. They quickly got in touch with a member of the National Assembly to find out who had permission to take down the tree.
Gambiaj.com – The United Democratic Party (UDP) is experiencing internal turmoil as debates escalate over the party’s leadership and its strategy for the 2026 presidential elections. The focus of the debate centers around Ousainou Darboe, the current party leader, and his potential decision to remain the UDP’s flag bearer for the upcoming elections.
Gambiaj.com – In a press release issued Monday, the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) operating in The Gambia have expressed their dismay over unilateral decisions made by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs regarding petroleum product pricing. The OMCs, serving as suppliers of petroleum products, employers, taxpayers, and business entities, highlighted several key grievances.
Gambiaj.com – With only a few hours remaining until the official inauguration of President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, preparations are in full swing for the solemn swearing-in and installation ceremony in Diamniadio, Senegal, scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2. The event, a tradition dating back to 1963, will see the son of Ndiandiaye assume the presidency of the Republic of Senegal.