The PAI-Terra Ranka coalition and API-Cabas Garandi urge Guinea-Bissau workers to strike on February 28 in protest against dictatorship and torture. Opposition groups, including APU-PDGB, reject ECOWAS mediation, citing bias and exclusion of key parties from electoral consultations

Senegalese authorities target Amadou Sall, son of former President Macky Sall, and businessman Racine Sy in the 125 billion CFA francs financial scandal probe, linking them to fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering involving 91 billion CFA francs

Accord Associates' audit report on Gambia Groundnut Corporation reveals weaknesses in internal audit department, specifically low completion rate of planned activities raising high-risk concerns, prompting auditors to recommend enhanced staff capacity and management oversight for improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti wins the African Union Commission Chairperson election, defeating Kenya's Raila Odinga at the AU Summit. Youssouf, 59, secured a two-thirds majority with 33 votes in the final round, succeeding Chad's

Former Kuntaur Area Council CEO Pa Nfansu Darboe faced allegations of financial mismanagement and irregular land transactions during his testimony before the Gambia Local Government Commission, admitting to unauthorized payments and procurement inconsistencies while denying direct involvement in disputed land sales.

Twenty-five Gambian women are set to be sent to Saudi Arabia with more to follow, after a pre-departure training workshop to equip them with skills for their upcoming two-year contracts, with promises of better pay than workers from other African countries.

The Popular Front issued an open letter to Guinea Bissau citizens, denouncing President Embaló's dictatorial regime and urging patriotic resistance against constitutional violations, suppression of freedoms, corruption, and misrule, calling for democratic restoration and national unity.

Spanish government facilitates recruitment through officials, emphasizing need for detailed contracts. Saudi recruitment in Gambia involves local agents, with final shortlisting by Saudi counterparts. Salary scale and conditions for recruits in Saudi Arabia remain uncertain, needing further investigation for clarification.

- Advertisement - Ministry of Trade informs NA Committee By Arret Jatta The permanent secretary at the Ministry of Trade, Regional Integration, and Employment, Mod Secka, on Tuesday informed the National Assembly Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade that Gambian migrants participating in the circular migration agreement with Saudi Arabia are set to earn US$200 per month which is approximately D14,200. PS Secka further explained that the recruitment process involves Saudi Arabia’s Mosanet system, which has created some challenges for local agencies, adding that these agencies must be trained and granted access to the system, and as of now, only three agencies have successfully completed the required training. He also informed members that his Minister traveled to Saudi Arabia with the aim of engaging Saudi counterparts on ways to implement the agreements and address issues related to access.

In an ongoing trial in The Gambia, Paulo Djabi, his wife Nadine Ismael de Gouveira Pereira, and Mamadu Neto Djabi face 21 criminal charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering. The prosecution has amended counts 19 and 20 and introduced a new charge, count 21, alleging that Djabi laundered money by purchasing vehicles, motorbikes, and a jet ski. The case, which falls under The Gambia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorist Financing Act, 2012, will resume on March 3, 2025.

In one of the largest drug-related cases in The Gambia, alleged drug dealer Paulo Djabi is facing additional charges as the State expands its case against him. Djabi, now charged with 21 counts, including multiple money laundering offenses, is accused of using illicit funds to purchase 13 vehicles, three motorbikes, and a jet ski between 2021 and 2023. The trial, which includes testimonies from military officers about Djabi's links to an international drug network, continues on March 3, 2025.

The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry is advising foreign nationals interested in conducting business in The Gambia to seek their guidance to avoid fraudulent dealings. The Gambia's media outlets are urged to report on instances of fraud, specifically those involving the swift money transfer service, Wave, as part of a nationwide campaign to protect small businesses from financial collapse due to deceitful practices.

In one of the largest drug-related cases in The Gambia, alleged drug dealer Paulo Djabi is facing an expanded case with 21 charges, including multiple money laundering offenses. Djabi is accused of using illicit funds between 2021 and 2023 to purchase various vehicles and was arrested following an ambush at a nightclub where drugs were allegedly found in his possession. The trial, which includes testimonies from military officers about Djabi's links to an international drug network, continues on March 3, 2025.

An audit has revealed that the managing director of The Gambia's Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) approved a 9.8 million euro loan for the government to purchase buses without board approval. The Public Enterprises Committee of the National Assembly discovered this irregularity during a review of the corporation's 2022 activity report and audited financial statements. The SSHFC has been asked to rectify its internal procedures before the report can be accepted.

The Ministry of Public Service in The Gambia, led by Baboucarr Bouy, has identified approximately 2,700 'unseen workers' across ten ministries, saving about D13.5 million per month. Following an internal audit conducted in April 2024, over 3,000 workers' salaries were blocked, with 882 reinstated after verification of their statuses. The ministry is currently entering data for the fourteenth ministries as part of their ongoing internal audit.

The managing director of GPPC, Momodou Ceesay, denies allegations of financial mismanagement and claims that the institution has been regularly audited, with the 2021 and 2022 audits already completed and the 2023 audit underway. He also refuted claims that the D50 million bioclimatic exercise book printing machine was overpriced and not functioning, stating that it underwent proper procurement procedures and is currently in use.

Njau Sawalo village experienced an armed robbery at a Mauritanian-owned shop, resulting in the theft of an unspecified amount of money. The police responded swiftly and are investigating, urging the public to assist by providing information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects.

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure in Gambia has partnered with the National Roads Authority to sign a contract with AREZKI Company for the construction of the Bertil Harding Highway phase III. The project includes the construction of a new bridge, traffic lights, cameras, and service roads. AREZKI, which also constructed the first two phases of the highway, has already secured 70% of the resources needed for the third phase. The project is part of the Ministry's efforts to oversee the construction of about 500 kilometers of roads across the country.