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Senegal’s New Leadership Revives Plans for Diaspora Bank to Harness $2.5 Billion in Annual Remittances

Frederic Tendeng September 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (MATAM, Senegal) – The Senegalese diaspora, a crucial pillar of the nation’s economy, transfers a staggering $2.562 billion (over 1,500 billion CFA francs) annually, amounting to 10.5% of the country’s GDP. This massive financial inflow surpasses the amount of development aid received by Senegal, highlighting the significant role played by Senegalese citizens living abroad.

Senegal Ex Anti Drug Police Chief Arrested for Alleged Defamation of Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko

Frederic Tendeng September 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) — Cheikhouna Keïta, a retired police commissioner, was taken into custody on Friday by the Criminal Investigations Division, Gambiaj.com has learned. The arrest follows comments made by Keïta, which have been deemed defamatory towards President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

The Race for Commonwealth Secretary-General: Lesotho Leads, Ghana Challenges, Gambia Struggles

Jarai Jallow September 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – As the Commonwealth prepares for its upcoming Secretary-General election, set to take place during the heads of state or ministerial representatives meeting in Samoa starting October 21, 2024, the race is heating up with candidates from Lesotho, Ghana, and The Gambia vying for the prestigious role.

President Faye Sets September 13 for Sonko’s Policy Declaration, Defying Opposition’s Accelerated Agenda

Frederic Tendeng September 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a strategic move that underscores the deepening rift between Senegal’s executive and legislative branches, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has set September 13 as the date for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s General Policy Declaration (DPG).

Gambian Cabinet Briefed on 2024 Population Census Data and Approves Key Policy Papers

Frederic Tendeng September 7, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – On September 5th, President Adama Barrow’s cabinet was briefed on the preliminary data gathered during The Gambia’s 2024 Population and Housing Census. The census, which was conducted from May 25 to June 14, 2024, marked the country’s first-ever digital census.

Diaspora Cherno Njie Critiques Draft Constitution, Advocates for Governance Reforms and Political Renewal

Frederic Tendeng September 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In an interview on West Coast Radio’s Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Cherno Njie, a prominent Gambian diaspora figure, voiced his concerns over the ongoing debate surrounding Gambia’s draft constitution, emphasizing the need for key provisions to be maintained.

Burkina Faso Unveils New Biometric Passport, Reflecting Shift from ECOWAS

Awa Colley September 6, 2024

A notable feature of this passport is its electronic chip, which collects and stores data. However, it does not include the traditional wording or the ECOWAS logo.

Opposition Emerges Against Mamadou Tangara’s Commonwealth Secretary-General Bid

Mamudu Wann September 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A coalition of concerned Gambians and Commonwealth citizens has voiced strong opposition to the candidacy of Mamadou Tangara, The Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad, for the position of Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Access to Information Commission Officially Inaugurated, Neneh Macdouall and Team Sworn In

Awa Colley September 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant move toward enhancing transparency and accountability in The Gambia, the Chairperson and members of the newly established Access to Information (ATI) Commission were officially sworn in today.

Former Petroleum Secretary Disavows Role in Controversial $30M Russian Oil Deal Policy

gambiaj September 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a high-stakes inquiry before The Gambia’s National Assembly, former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum, Amie Njie, distanced herself from a controversial policy linked to a $30 million Russian oil deal.

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