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IEC chairman advocates for Diaspora rep in Parliament
The chief of the country’s electoral body spoke at the opening ceremony of a five-day workshop organized by West Minster Foundation to promote inclusiveness in Gambia’s governance for marginalized groups like women, youths and disables.…
Understanding the meaning of Sanna Sabally’s testimony
Madi Jobarteh is a Gambian rights activist
To err and then to stand up to declare one’s error is indeed a mark of courage and leadership in itself. For that matter Sanna’s testimony is positive. By his testimony he has also enhanced the…
Ambassador to Turkey Kemesseng Jammeh fired
Kemesseng Jammeh, an executive member of the United Democratic Party, has been relieved of his position as the ambassador of Gambia to Turkey, Kerr Fatou has learned.
Jammeh was appointed ambassador to Turkey when UDP leader Ousainou…
Sanna Sabally’s testimony exposes a national malaise
The initial testimony of Sanna Sabally exposes a malaise in our society that could be found widespread and deep – in both the educated and the uneducated populations. This malaise goes to explain in fact the bad governance and…
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…