Mullah Morgun, also known as Mouhammadou Niasse, faces an international arrest warrant from Senegal for charges including conspiracy and defamation after leaking confidential documents, but Canada’s authorities rejected his extradition due to the absence of an agreement with Senegal.
The Abubakary Jawara Foundation donated D500,000 to the Gambia Armed Forces and has begun renovating Hamza Barracks, which was damaged by a fire in July, as part of its commitment to support affected military families and aid the country’s security institutions.
China plans to boost its investment in Nigeria following President Tinubu’s visit, with both nations signing agreements to enhance cooperation in energy, digital economy, industrial reform, and local currency trade, while committing to protecting citizens’ rights and opposing trade protectionism.
The Government’s 2024 Draft Constitution restricts media ownership to Gambian citizens and limits peaceful assembly rights for national security reasons, while removing the Supreme Court’s authority to validate emergency declarations, citing concerns over institutional friction and the need for swift crisis responses.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that Senegal’s new president plans to dissolve the opposition-controlled parliament on September 12 and launch a major anti-corruption campaign, aiming to implement leftist reforms and hold former leaders accountable.