The embattled former Gambian justice minister Abubacarr Marie ‘Ba’ Tambadou has laid to rest wild speculations about his cabinet appointment, explaining that his entrance into the cabinet was premised on the confidence that President Adama Barrow reposed in him. “When the change occurred (Jammeh’s exit in 2016), I was the[Read More…]
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CAF Adjusts Kickoff Time For Gambia Vs Algeria CHAN Qualifier
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has announced a change in the kickoff time for today’s highly anticipated African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier between The Gambia’s local-based Scorpions and Algeria. Originally scheduled to begin at 19:00 local time, the match will now kick off at 20:30 in Annaba, following a decision[Read More…]
Senegal To Probe Five Ex-Ministers Over Covid Fund Scandal
In a rare and politically charged move, Senegal’s National Assembly has voted to authorise the prosecution of five former government ministers accused of embezzling funds meant to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The ex-ministers—who all served under former President Macky Sall—will now face a special commission of the High Court of[Read More…]
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