BANJUL, 28th October 2022: The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, His Excellency Dr. Mamadou Tangara attended the 8th edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa held from October 24th to 25th, 2022 at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center (CICAD) in […]
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INVESTIGATION: Notorious arms dealer, wanted in Nigeria, lands multi-million dollar deal in Senegal
Article written by Chikezie Omeje. A contract seen by OCCRP shows how Aboubakar Hima, who allegedly skimmed millions from $240 million in corrupt arms deals in his native Niger, may be up to his old tricks further from home. At the beginning of this year, a Senegalese state agency signed […]
Nigerian govt criticises US over travel advisory, says America also unsafe
Article written by Chiamaka Okafor. The Nigerian government has insisted that the country including the capital Abuja is safe for citizens and foreigners, contrary to an advisory by the US and UK governments. The government also criticised the updated advisory by the US government, saying each country has its security […]
ASP Mariama Barry receives award in recognition of her contribution to the transformation of Sudanese Police Force
ASP Mariama Barry was on Sunday awarded in Sudan, for her contribution to the transformation of the Sudanese Police Force under the UN Peacekeeping mission. Reacting to this development, ASP Barry, said on her Facebook page: “Tears of joy on a special award in recognition of my little contributions to […]