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Gap Between Presidential Declaration and the Reluctance to Publish Latest IGE Report Raises Concerns

January 4, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Barely a few weeks into his tenure, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made a bold commitment to transparency and accountability, instructing the immediate publication of reports from the National Office for the Fight against Fraud and Corruption (Ofnac) and the Court of Auditors—documents that had long gathered dust in government drawers. These reports have since seen the light of day, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to accountability.

Five Political Parties, Including Ruling NPP, Fail to Hold Mandatory Congresses, IEC Reports

January 4, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has revealed that as of December 31, 2024, only 11 out of 16 registered political parties have held their mandatory congresses, as required by the 2015 Election Amendment Act. The law stipulates that political parties must convene a congress every two years to ensure internal democracy and accountability.

Latriya Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Stolen Items Linked to Two Highway Robberies

January 4, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Latriya, Gambia) – In a significant breakthrough, the Latriya Police have arrested a suspect and seized evidence connected to two separate robbery incidents that took place on January 1, 2025, along the Sukuta-Jabang Highway. The robberies, which targeted two victims in broad daylight, left both individuals injured and resulted in a combined loss of over D666,000.

Senegal’s GDP Surges 8.9% in Q3 2024, Fueled by Oil Boom – But Contract Revisions Loom

January 3, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – Senegal’s economy has seen a historic surge, with a remarkable 8.9% increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2024, driven largely by the burgeoning oil sector. According to data from the National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD), the country’s economic performance is primarily attributed to the exploitation of the Sangomar oil field, inaugurated in June 2024, which alone accounted for 6.8 percentage points of GDP growth.

Crèche Facilities in Higher Education Soon For Inclusivity and Women’s Empowerment

January 3, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) on Tuesday, December 31, convened a one-day validation workshop to review and finalize the Draft Roadmap and Strategy for the establishment of crèche facilities at tertiary and higher education institutions in The Gambia. This significant initiative, focused on improving access, retention, and performance, particularly for student mothers, aims to address critical gaps in the education system and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive learning environment.

Former Malian Junta’s Prime Minister, Choguel Maïga, Allegedly Involved in Embezzlement Scandal

January 3, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – A scathing report released on December 30, 2024, by Mali’s Office of the Auditor General (BVG) has revealed significant financial irregularities at the Universal Access Fund Management Agency (Agefau) between 2020 and 2023, accusing high-ranking officials, including the junta’s former Prime Minister Choguel Maïga, with potential involvement in corruption and mismanagement.

Senegal Ignore IMF on Energy Subsidies and Eurobonds, Escalating Tensions with International Creditors.

January 2, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – Senegal’s 2025 finance law has set the stage for a tense

Gambian Interpol Arrest Two Senegalese Motorcycle Thieves

January 2, 2025

Mbour, Senegal – Two Senegalese men, M. K. Mané and M. Diop, were arrested in The Gambia on charges of robbery and violent assault following a series of attacks on Jakarta motorcycle drivers in the Senegalese Petite Côte region of Mbour. The suspects, along with a third individual, Mr. Mané, are believed to have targeted motorcycle drivers, stealing their vehicles and leaving victims severely injured.

2025: A Call for Bold Action to Ease Gambians’ Burden

January 1, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – As The Gambia enters 2025, President Adama Barrow’s New Year’s address highlighted themes of unity, resilience, and national development. While his optimism is commendable and his government’s initiatives, such as pay increases for civil servants and pensioners, are welcome steps, they fall short of addressing the mounting pressures faced by ordinary Gambians. The escalating cost of living is a crisis that demands urgent and transformative action.

Senegal’s Presidency Fires Advisor Who Made Controversial Remarks on Senegalese Tirailleurs

January 1, 2025

Gambiaj.com – DAKAR, Senegal) – The Senegalese Presidency has announced the dismissal of Cheikh Oumar Diagne from his position of Director of General Resources and his replacement by Papa Thione Dieng. The decision, revealed in a press release on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, marks the culmination of a turbulent political episode sparked by controversial statements made by the outgoing director.

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Gap Between Presidential Declaration and the Reluctance to Publish Latest IGE Report Raises Concerns

Five Political Parties, Including Ruling NPP, Fail to Hold Mandatory Congresses, IEC Reports

Latriya Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Stolen Items Linked to Two Highway Robberies

Senegal’s GDP Surges 8.9% in Q3 2024, Fueled by Oil Boom – But Contract Revisions Loom

Crèche Facilities in Higher Education Soon For Inclusivity and Women’s Empowerment

Former Malian Junta’s Prime Minister, Choguel Maïga, Allegedly Involved in Embezzlement Scandal

Senegal Ignore IMF on Energy Subsidies and Eurobonds, Escalating Tensions with International Creditors.

Gambian Interpol Arrest Two Senegalese Motorcycle Thieves

2025: A Call for Bold Action to Ease Gambians’ Burden

Senegal’s Presidency Fires Advisor Who Made Controversial Remarks on Senegalese Tirailleurs

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