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Justice Ministry Requests Postponement of 2024 Draft Constitution’s Second Reading to June
Dawda A Jallow, Minister Of Justice
By Ramatoulie Jawo
The Ministry of Justice has requested that the second reading of the 2024 Draft Constitution be rescheduled to the second ordinary session in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ousainou Bojang Completes Evidence-in-Chief in Murder Trial
Ousainou Bojang In court
Ousainou Bojang, accused of shooting and killing two constables of the Gambia Police Force, has concluded his evidence-in-chief. During the proceedings, Bojang!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
EFSCRJ Condemns the Decision to Deny Diaspora Voting as Unconstitutional
EFSCRJ learns with immense grief and disappointment that the National Assembly voted down the right to vote for Gambians who live outside the borders of the country. The right to vote is at the core of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
PPP’s Statement on National Assembly Rejection of the “Diaspora Voting Rights Bill”
Ousman Madikay Faal, Secretary General and Party Leader PPP
5th March 2025
The recent decision by the National Assembly to deny the Gambian diaspora the right to vote is a deeply concerning setback!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Stands Firm On Diaspora Voting Rights: A Call For Inclusivity And Respect For The Supreme Court…
Ousainu Darboe, Secretary General and party leader UDP
The United Democratic Party (UDP) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the constitutional right of all Gambians to vote, regardless of where they!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
APP- Sobeyaa Condemns NPP Government’s Disenfranchisement Of The Gambian Diaspora- Vows To Challenge…
ESsa Mbye Faal, Secretary General and Party Leader APP- Sobeyaa
The APP-Sobeyaa party unequivocally condemns the NPP Government and its allies in the National Assembly for their shameless and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Major Salifu Corr Appointed Director of Forestry with Annual Salary Exceeding D180,000
Forest in The Gambia
By Buba Gagigo
The Government of The Gambia has confirmed the appointment of Major Salifu Corr, former Commander of the Kanilai Military Post, as the new Director of Forestry. His!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
MC Cham Jr. Calls on Gambians Abroad to Unite and Fight for Voting Rights
MC Cham Jr, Business Councilor, KMC
By Buba Gagigo
MC Cham Jr., Business Councilor at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) and a staunch supporter of the opposition United Democratic Party!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mayor Lowe Decries Interdiction of 27 BCC Staff as Unjust and Unfair
Rohey Malick Lowe - Mayor of the City of Banjul
By Fatou Sillah
The Mayor of Banjul City Council (BCC), Rohey Malick Lowe, has strongly criticized the interdiction of 27 BCC staff members, calling!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Lawmakers Reject Diaspora Voting Provision in Election Bill
Fabakary Tombong, Jatta, Speaker of the National Assembly
By Ramatoulie Jawo
During the consideration stage of the Election Bill, members of the National Assembly voted against the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…