Interceptions of migrants are on the rise along the Gambian coast. On Tuesday, the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) thwarted another attempt at irregular migration in Mandinaba. According to information released by the GID, officers from the Mandinaba immigration post intercepted 101 individuals attempting irregular migration during a targeted operation. The group consisted of 84 Senegalese nationals, 16 Gambians, and one Ivorian. The group included 88 men, 4 women, and 9 minors. During the operation, officers also seized a boat engine and detained a suspected smuggler; the latter is currently in custody and cooperating with investigators. Rewmi
Pastef suspends rallies nationwide
The Pastef-Les Patriotes party has just announced the suspension of all its rallies across the country until 15th October. This decision follows the heavy rains that have battered the nation in recent days. “In recent days, heavy rains have struck our country, leaving a heavy toll: loss of life, numerous families affected, destroyed property, cut-off roads, and entire neighbourhoods still underwater,” reads the statement signed by the National Executive Bureau on Wednesday, 7th October. The document further states that the party pays tribute to the memory of the deceased and offers its heartfelt condolences to their families. It also reaffirms its solidarity with all the victims. Ousmane Sonko and his colleagues explained that this suspension is intended to show respect for the grieving families and to focus all energy on what is essential. Consequently, they call upon party members and supporters to mobilise alongside the affected populations — in coordination with state services on the ground — to provide them with aid and assistance. Rewmi
3 appear before parliament over sale of state-owned properties
The parliamentary inquiry commission investigating the sale of state-owned real estate assets begins its hearings yesterday. Former officials from the Macky Sall administration, three former directors general, appeared before the MPs to explain the management of state-owned property assets. The first to be heard was Elimane Pouye, former director general of the Société de Gestion et d’Exploitation du Patrimoine Bâti de l’État (Sogepa SN), who served from May 2024 to September 2026. He was followed by Yaya Abdoul Kane, former director general of the Agence de gestion du patrimoine Bâti de l’État (Agpbe) and subsequently of Sogepa SN from 2019 to May 2024. Finally, Abdou Karim Fofana, former director general of the Agpbe from 2015 to 2019, concluded the series of hearings. The commission of inquiry is one of six parliamentary commissions established by the National Assembly on 20th August, 2026, focusing notably on land management, state-owned built assets, certain financial mechanisms, public procurement, fishing licenses, and tax exemptions. Pressafrik
Racky Diaby shot dead in her sleep 2 days after her wedding
In Mali, Racky Diaby was allegedly killed by her husband just two days after her Kognosso — the honeymoon period following the wedding. Their union, celebrated on 27th September, 2026, turned tragic a few days later. According to initial accounts, her husband, under the influence of narcotics, shot her while she was asleep. The testimony of the makeup artist who prepared the bride on the day of the ceremony is widely circulating. She claimed to have received a call from Racky Diaby shortly before the tragedy. The young woman reportedly confided that her husband, the son of a former Malian minister, was furious. He had accused her of posting a video of the wedding on social media, as he did not want images of his wife circulating online. According to the makeup artist, the husband even threatened to file a complaint against her. She noted that he was shouting at Racky Diaby while she was on the phone. These details lead her to describe the accused as a violent, short-tempered man. It is currently unknown whether the suspect has been arrested or what legal action will follow. This tragedy has reignited the debate on social media regarding domestic violence and the warning signs that sometimes precede such tragedies. Racky Diaby’s funeral will take place today, Friday, 9th October, in Faladjè. Seneweb
24 arrested in Tambacounda over suspected homosexual acts
The Tambacounda central police station made several arrests in an investigation presented by as linked to facts described as “unnatural acts”. According to Libération newspaper, at least 24 people had been arrested at the time of the newspaper’s publication as part of investigations into facts described as “unnatural acts”.