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National Assembly Concludes Third Ordinary Session of 2025 Legislative Year
National Assembly
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly has officially concluded its Third Ordinary Session of the 2025 legislative year, wrapping up a period marked by robust legislative activity, oversight functions, and…
President Barrow Urges Peaceful Expression and Respect for Democratic Institutions
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Monday called on Gambians to reaffirm their commitment to peaceful engagement and lawful expression, stressing that the Constitution protects the right to protest but…
Nominated Member Kebba Lang Fofana Tables Bill to Expand MP Gratuity and Pensions
Kebba Lang Fofana, Nominated National Assembly Member
By Fatou Sillah
Nominated National Assembly Member Kebba Lang Fofana on Monday tabled the National Assembly Salaries and Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to…
ADRS Launches Staff Training on Conflict Resolution
Participants
By Makutu Manneh
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Secretariat (ADRS), a specialized agency under the Ministry of Justice, on Monday, September 29, 2025, launched a capacity-building program to strengthen staff skills…
Energy Ministry Unveils National Energy Compact at Global Summit
Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines has formally launched The Gambia’s National Energy Compact during the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, held on…
National Assembly Passes Judicial Officers (Conditions of Service) Bill 2025
The National Assembly
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly has passed the Judicial Officers (Conditions of Service) Bill, 2025, a landmark legislation designed to reinforce judicial independence and safeguard the welfare of…
New Elections Bill Raises Financial Bar for Political Parties and Candidates
National Assembly Chambers
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly on Monday passed the amended Elections Bill, repealing the Elections Act (Cap 3:01) and enacting a new law aimed at aligning The Gambia’s electoral framework with…
Court Orders Post-Mortem as Investigation into Omar Badjie’s Death Intensifies
Late Omar Badjie
A post-mortem examination has been officially ordered for the late Omar Badjie, following a formal request from his family. Principal Magistrate Anna O. Mendy granted the order after receiving the family’s affidavit and…
Foreign Minister Njie Reaffirms Gambia’s Commitment to Global Peace and Nuclear Disarmament at UN
Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad
By Makutu Manneh
Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad, has reiterated The…
Gambia Immigration Department Intercepts 80 Irregular Migrants, Arrests Senegalese Suspected Agent
Alleged Irregular Migrants
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), through its Migration Management Unit, has intercepted 80 individuals attempting irregular migration, commonly referred to as the “backway,” during…