Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed his Director of Cabinet Pape Mada Ndour, effective 28th February 2025. According to Senegal government’s official newspaper Le Soleil Digital, “By decree number 2025 – 346 of 28 February 2025, the President of the Republic has dismissed the Minister, Head of Cabinet, Pape […]
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Epitaph: Guitarist Jimmy Mbaye
Fatoumatta: This sentimental poem is a tribute to Jimmy Mbaye’s exceptional talent and passion, which profoundly impacted music lovers, particularly those who enjoyed Super Etoile. It is wonderful to see how his music and spirit inspired many of us. His legacy will continue to live on through the memories and […]
Prime Minister Ousman Sonko Urged to Respect Diplomatic Protocols During Gambian Visit
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The recent actions of the Gambian opposition, particularly their support for Pastef leader Prime Minister Ousman Sonko as a mentor, role model, savior, or a figure akin to a messiah or Moses for regime change in The Gambia, raise important questions about their understanding of international […]
The new Senegalese populists are cracking down and muzzling the independent press and journalists, displaying political bravado. The politics of paranoia, revenge, and intensify
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The perceived bias in favor of Pastef and Prime Minister Ousman Sonko in the Gambia is seen as a disservice to press freedom, lacking the solidarity and support previously shown to the Gambian press under Yahya Jammeh’s rule. A hallmark of emerging dictatorships is typically the […]