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Supreme Court grants swearing in of Ya Kumba’s proposed replacement
The Supreme Court of the Gambia has made a ruling on Friday granting the nomination of the replacement of Ya Kumba Jaiteh, Foday Gassama.
Gassama, a native of Brikama, has been nominated by President Adama Barrow after he revoked the…
President Barrow fires VP Darboe, two other UDP ministers
President Adama Barrow has fired the country’s vice president Ousainou Darboe and two other cabinet ministers from the United Democratic Party on Friday.
The president appointed Dr. Isatou Touray, Minister of Health as the Vice…
Supreme Court to rule on Ya Kumba’s injunction application
Gambia’s top court is set to deliver a ruling on the injunction sought by Ya Kumba Jaiteh to prevent his proposed successor, Foday Gassama, to be sworn in as a National Assemby member.
Jaiteh’s nomination has been revoked by President…
Ahead of OIC, Turkey trains Gambian protocol officers
The Turkish Government has organized training for dozens of Gambian protocol officers ahead of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit which the country host in November 2019.
Three Turkish protocol officers led by Emre Zeki…
Ya Kumba VS. Pres. Barrow: Supreme Court races against time
Being the first case of its kind in the country, lawyers and activists are excited at the fact that it will enrich the country’s fledgling democracy “as a first major test for the judiciary”. Ya Kumba's proposed replacement Foday Gassama is…
Will Pres. Barrow salvage himself or not?
By: Madi Jobarteh
It is not only dangerous for a President but also for a country to have widespread public disillusionment with his government! So far the level of public discontentment with the Barrow Government is at an alarming…
‘Gambia’s economic recovery continues to gather momentum’- IMF
Improved revenue mobilization and expenditure restraint are essential to ensure fiscal discipline and create fiscal space for much-needed public investment and social spending.
Comprehensive reform of state-owned enterprises is needed…
Gambia Government imposes moratorium on repatriations
Following intense diplomatic negotiations regarding the plight of thousands of Gambians facing potential mass deportations from across Europe, The Government of President Adama Barrow has imposed a moratorium on repatriations pending…
Role of Clerk, Speaker “disappointing”: Ya Kumba on her sacking
“I received a call asking me to return my vehicle to the Office of the President and I told the person that this vehicle was given to me by the National Assembly and if I am to return, I will return it to the National Assembly…,” Ya Kumba…
Women’s rights in Africa: Agenda 2063 and Sustainable Development Goals
By Satang Nabaneh
Around the world, 8 March is celebrated as International Women’s Day. It is a global day celebrating the achievements of women with a rallying call to action for accelerating gender parity.
Today serves as a befitting…