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CRC inaugurates three technical committees
The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) is established under the Constitutional Review Commission Act, 2017 (“the Act”). Its mandate is to: review the 1997 Constitution and draft a new Constitution for The Gambia; and prepare a report…
U.S target Bazzi, others as part of efforts to disrupt Hezbollah finances
Funds under rewards for justice program to be given for information leading to disruption of group's financial networks. Mohammad Ibrahim Bazzi, a businessman believed to be an associate of Gambia’s former president Yahya Jammeh, is also…
Gambia, Turkey seeks to increase trade volume to $40M
Turkish foreign minister praises Banjul's support against FETO at a joint press conference with Mamadou Tangara on Thursday
Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Thursday they should increase bilateral trade volume with the…
Gambia shoots up 30 places on Global Press Freedom Index
The press freedom index released on Thursday has warn political leaders' hostility towards the media have "fuelled an unprecedented level of fear and danger for journalists".
The Gambia has improved 30 places on the 2019 press freedom…
High-level U.S. delegation visits Gambia to support transitional justice
Press Release
A high-level delegation from the U.S. Department of State will visit The Gambia this week (April 15-19) to support the progress made in transitional justice, human rights, and building democracy.
The delegation comprises…
‘Sacking of coalition partners a concern to us’
Fatoumatta Jallow Tambajang said the coalition which many analysts said has disintegrated remains intact even though the President has fired nearly all his partners.
The chair of the Coalition 2016, Fatoumatta Jallow Tambajang, has…
PDOIS declines being party to crunch coalition talks
Fatoumatta Jallow Tambajang told journalists on Monday that the President has blessed their ongoing talks at Kairaba and he is willing to meet with them
People Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism have contacted the…
Coalition 2016 begins review of their agenda at Kairaba
The coalition that has started as a unified force that caused a political tsunami in Gambia is 2016 is currently in disarray. Some parties and individual who were part of the coalition’s making now feel alienated. Barely a week ago,…
President Barrow held audience with a UK Parliamentary delegation
State House, Banjul, 11th April 2019 – President Adama Barrow has on Thursday received in audience a group of five Members of the British Parliament at the State House in Banjul. The delegation, led by Lord German (OBE), a member of the…
‘Turkey supports Gambia in every sector’
Ankara has extended its reach in Gambia to a wider range of fields, says Turkish envoy in Banjul
By Sorwar Alam of Turkey News Agency
Relations between Turkey and Gambia have reached such a level that Ankara’s support can be seen in…