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News, Politics

Senegal: 25 Ministers, 5 Secs. of State Appointed In New Government

The list of ministers, long awaited by the Senegalese people, has just been announced. On Friday 5 April, 3 days after his appointment, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled the composition of his government. This team includes several leaders who supported the Head of State Bassirou Diomaye Faye during the presidential […]

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Works Minister gives updates on Bertil and OIC 50km road projects

The Minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure Honorable Ebrima Sillah affirms that the Bertil Harding Highway will be ready in time as part of Gambia’s preparedness for the hosting of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) Summit, which will kick off in May 2024 in The Gambia.  In an interview, […]

News, Opinion

A Ministry of Information Has No Place In a Democracy

Fatoumatta: This article below was initially published on April 27, 2022, recommending the dissolution of the Ministry of Information. In a democracy, the notion of a Ministry of Information indeed provokes critical questions regarding transparency, freedom of the press, and governmental communication roles. The presence of such a ministry can […]

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President Barrow Reshuffles Cabinet and Appoints New Institutional Heads

His Excellency, Adama Barrow has made changes in his Cabinet effective Friday, 15th March 2024 by appointing four new Cabinet Ministers. In this light, Dr Ismaila Ceesay is appointed as Minister of Information, Abdoulie Sanyang takes over as new Interior Minister, while Nani Juwara comes in as the Minister of […]