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Govt Eyes Amendments to 1997 Constitution Among New Paths for Reform
Dawda Jallow, Minister of Justice
By Makutu Manneh
In the wake of the National Assembly’s decision to halt progress on the 2024 Draft Constitution, the Government of The Gambia has!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
National Assembly Committee to Begin Public Hearings on Jammeh Asset Sales Monday
National Assembly building
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly has announced that its Special Select Committee, mandated to investigate the sale and disposal of assets linked!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NPP and Alliance Members Back 2024 Draft Constitution Amid Opposition Resistance
NPP, NRP and Nominated National Assembly Members
By Fatou Sillah
Members of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and its alliance partners in the National Assembly have expressed strong support!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
National Assembly Rejects 2024 Draft Constitution at Second Reading
Dawda Jallow, Attorney General & Minister For Justice
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly on Monday rejected the highly anticipated 2024 Draft Constitution during!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Lawmakers Reject 2024 Draft Constitution, Cite Lack of Trust and Public Consultation
Some members of the UDP caucus
By Fatou Sillah
Members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) in the National Assembly have formally opposed the 2024 draft!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Eyewitness Testifies in Sukuta-Jabang Police Shooting Case
Ousainu Bojang, first defendant
An eyewitness to the September 13, 2023, police shooting at the Sukuta-Jabang traffic light has given his long-awaited testimony before the High Court in Banjul. Omar!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Commission Grills Mayor Lowe, Former CEO Batchily Over 2019 GPPA Compliance Failures at BCC
Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe and former Chief Executive Officer Mustapha Batchily
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has questioned Banjul Mayor Rohey!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Vice President Jallow Opens Permanent Secretaries Retreat in Bijilo
Muhammed BS Jallow, The Vice President Of The Gambia.
By Makutu Manneh
Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow on Monday, 7 July 2025, officially opened a national retreat for Permanent!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Four Independent National Assembly Members from Foni Reject 2024 Draft Constitution
Independent National Assembly Members from Foni
By Fatou Sillah
Four Independent National Assembly Members representing constituencies in the Foni region have publicly opposed the 2024 Draft!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
PDOIS Lawmakers Back 2024 Draft Constitution, Call for Progression to Consideration Stage
Suwaibou Touray, Member for Wuli East & Musa Cham, Member for Serekunda Constituency
By Fatou Sillah
National Assembly Members (NAMs) of the People's Democratic Organisation!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…