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U.S. Withdrawal Shakes Casamance Peace Process, Sparks Concern Among Stakeholders

February 9, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (ZIGUINCHOR, Senegal) – The suspension of American support of the peace programs in Casamance because of Donald Trump’s executive orders has sent shockwaves through the region, raising fears of destabilization in Senegal’s decades-long peace process. The unexpected decision by the U.S. government has left the former Casamance MFDC rebellion combatants, displaced populations, and local peace actors deeply worried about the state’s ability to fill the void left by U.S.-funded programs.

Police Investigate Armed Robbery at ElHella Shop in Banjul

February 8, 2025

Police Investigate Armed Robbery at ElHella Shop in Banjul

Surge in Passport Issuance as Gambians Seek Overseas Employment

February 8, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Immigration Department has reported a sharp rise in passport issuance during the final quarter of 2024, with a total of over 26,000 passports distributed. October saw the issuance of 6,012 passports, followed by 9,444 in November and a notable 11,000 in December.

Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance: ‘Joe, You’re Fired’

February 8, 2025

President Trump said he will be revoking former President Biden’s security clearance and stopping the former commander-in-chief’s daily intelligence briefings.

Former Kuntaur Area Council CEO Admits to Financial Mismanagement and Procurement Violations

February 7, 2025

Pa Fansu Darboe, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Kuntaur Area Council (KAC), has admitted to flouting procurement regulations, approving unauthorized financial practices, and inflating budget figures during his testimony before a commission of inquiry.

Russia Welcomes USAID Cuts, Calls Agency ‘Machine for Interfering’

February 7, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (MOSCOW) – Russia on Thursday welcomed the new U.S. administration’s decision to shutter USAID as an independent agency, calling the humanitarian body a “machine for interfering” in global affairs.

Macky Sall Engages in Strategic Talks with Trump and Atlantic Council in Washington

February 7, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (WASHINGTON, DC) – Former Senegalese President Macky Sall attended the National Prayer Breakfast (NPB) in Washington on Thursday, February 6, 2025, engaging in high-level discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the event.

Senegalese Court Rejects Bid to Lift Amadou Ba’s Parliamentary Immunity Amid Political Tensions

February 7, 2025

A Dakar court has rejected a request to strip former Senegalese Prime Minister Amadou Ba and former Budget Minister Birima Mangara of their parliamentary immunity, dealing a blow to efforts by the public prosecutor to pursue legal action against them.

President Diomaye Faye Reassigns Gen. Souleymane Kandé to India Amid Controversy

February 7, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has recently confirmed the controversial appointment of General Souleymane Kandé as the country’s defense and security attaché in India. The former head of the army is set to assume his new post at the Senegalese Embassy in New Delhi on March 1. His assignment decree was officially signed on January 23, nearly nine months after the initial announcement of his transfer.

Guinea-Bissau’s Supreme Court Confirms President Embaló’s Term Ends in September 2025

February 7, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau) – The Supreme Court of Justice of Guinea-Bissau has ruled that President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s term officially ends on September 4, 2025, and that he must remain in office until a newly elected president is inaugurated.

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U.S. Withdrawal Shakes Casamance Peace Process, Sparks Concern Among Stakeholders

Police Investigate Armed Robbery at ElHella Shop in Banjul

Surge in Passport Issuance as Gambians Seek Overseas Employment

Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance: ‘Joe, You’re Fired’

Former Kuntaur Area Council CEO Admits to Financial Mismanagement and Procurement Violations

Russia Welcomes USAID Cuts, Calls Agency ‘Machine for Interfering’

Macky Sall Engages in Strategic Talks with Trump and Atlantic Council in Washington

Senegalese Court Rejects Bid to Lift Amadou Ba’s Parliamentary Immunity Amid Political Tensions

President Diomaye Faye Reassigns Gen. Souleymane Kandé to India Amid Controversy

Guinea-Bissau’s Supreme Court Confirms President Embaló’s Term Ends in September 2025

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