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Senegalese Commentator Arrested for Remarks about Student’s Death

Dakar, February 19, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to release news commentator Abdou Nguer, who was arrested on Wednesday for challenging a public prosecutor’s statement on the cause of a student’s death. “Detaining a news commentator for his remarks on legal...

Prominent Senegalese Politician Loses Parliamentary Immunity Over 31 Billion FCFA Fraud Allegations

Senegal’s National Assembly voted on Monday, February 16, to lift the parliamentary immunity of Mouhamadou Ngom, popularly known as Farba Ngom, the deputy mayor of Agnams. According to Senenews, 108 deputies voted in favour of lifting the immunity, while 21 voted against at the end...
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Gambian Dr. Satang Nabaneh Joins African Child Rights Committee

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Senegal Makes Successful Return to London Tourism Fair

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Senior Sports Official Demoted Over Missing Funds

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The Gambia Shines at World Travel Market in London

The Gambia is set to take centre stage at this year’s World Travel Market...

Sall Fights Back: Ex-President Hires Top Paris Lawyer as Legal Pressure Mounts in Dakar

DAKAR – Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has hired a top French lawyer to...

Petition Against Senegal PM Backfires

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Embalo’s Balancing Act: Guinea-Bissau’s President Navigates Senegal’s Political Divide

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Macky Sall Returns to Spotlight With New Book Launch

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall, who left office amid protests over his third-term bid,...

Gambian President Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints New Trade and Defence Ministers

By Muhammed MS’s Bah President Adama Barrow has announced a cabinet reshuffle, reassigning Baboucar Ousmaila...

UDP Flagbearership Narrowed to 3 Candidates

By Muhammed MS’s bah The United Democratic Party official—The Gambia Party (UDP) has officially narrowed...

Free the 44, End the Price Floor – Demands Gambian Activists

By Ali Jaw Groups of Gambian activists have raised their voices in defiance, calling the...

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Senegalese Commentator Arrested for Remarks about Student’s Death

Dakar, February 19, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to release...

Prominent Senegalese Politician Loses Parliamentary Immunity Over 31 Billion FCFA Fraud Allegations

Senegal’s National Assembly voted on Monday, February 16, to lift the parliamentary immunity of...

Gambian Dr. Satang Nabaneh Joins African Child Rights Committee

By Biran Gaye Dr. Satang Nabaneh of The Gambia has been elected as a Member...

President Mbalo Flown to Safety as Ecowas Moves to Restore Order in Guinea Bissau

Guinea-Bissau’s political crisis deepened on Wednesday, 26th November, after soldiers seized control of key...