Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – Brikama Area Council Chairman Yankuba Darboe of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has provided his personal assessment of his party’s 2021 electoral defeat, highlighting a mix of alleged malpractices by the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and internal shortcomings within the UDP as the main contributing factors.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The death toll from the tragic road accident in Kafuta has risen to four, with The Gambia Police Force confirming the updated fatalities on Monday. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, left 44 individuals injured, with 24 victims still admitted at Ndemban Clinic as of the latest reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – Senegal’s 2025 finance law has set the stage for a tense
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.
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