National Assembly Members Welcome Recommendation on Ban of Reckless Driving, Particularly “Stunting”
By Mama A. Touray
Following the adoption of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Education, ICT, and Training's recommendation that the Government should place a ban and sanction...
Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali Sever Ties with Regional Bloc
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened a crucial summit in Abuja, Nigeria, just a day after Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger's military rulers...
Opposition Leader Ousainu Darboe Urges President Barrow to Halt Development on Disputed Government Land
By: Michaella Faith Wright
Speaking at a rally in Brikama on Saturday, opposition leader Ousainu Darboe called on President Adama Barrow to stop development on a contentious plot...
“We Will Not Be Terrorized,” says Almameh Gibba
By Alieu Jallow
Almameh Gibba, National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala, stated that they will not be terrorized. He made these comments in an exclusive interview with the...
Task Force Committees Promise Unbiased Investigation into Land Allocations
By: Dawda Baldeh
The two task force committees unveiled to investigate Tambi Wetlands at Cape Point and Jeshwang, as well as irregularities within government-designated layouts, have pledged a...
Banjul North NAM Urges Lawmakers to Join Fight Against Kush
By: Dawda Baldeh
Modou Lamin B. Bah, the National Assembly Member for Banjul North Constituency, has called upon his colleagues and fellow lawmakers to join the battle against...
MC Cham Jr. Urges Lawmakers to Prioritize Addressing Pressing Issues and Reject Proposed Judicial...
By: Dawda Baldeh
Momodou MC Cham Junior, nominated Councilor for Business and Tailoring at the Kanifing Municipal Council, has urged Gambian lawmakers to prioritize addressing pressing national issues...
Sierra Leone First Lady Wins Legal Battle to End Child Marriage
By Amara Thoronka
With a broad smile in the company of his wife and daughter, President of Sierra Leone, Brigadier (Rtd) Julius Maada Bio, signed the Prohibition of...
THE GAMBIA ACTION PARTY (GAP) MAINTAINS ITS POSITION
By: Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly
The primary duty of an information minister is to provide accurate and comprehensive information, ensuring the public remains well-informed rather than misled. Honorable...
King West NAM Demands Transparency from Fishery Ministry on 20 Fishing Boats Initiative
By: Alieu Jallow
The National Assembly Member for Kiang West, Lamin Ceesay, during the State of the Nation debate, has challenged the Fishery Minister to provide answers regarding...
Unveiling the Horrors: A Disturbing Account of Unjustified Shootings on Innocent Civilians
By: Alieu Jallow
Amadou Juma Camara, a Gambian truck driver, was shot by Senegalese soldiers in Keelan near Kanilai while transporting timber from Soloben in the Casamance region...
Opinion: A Call for Fairness and Equity: Rejecting Unjust Salary Increases for Elected Officials
Dear fellow Gambians,
I am deeply dismayed by the recent developments surrounding the proposed bills in the National Assembly aimed at increasing the remuneration for judicial officers and...
MESSAGE TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND THE NATION
By:Servant Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly
The proposed Judicial Officers (Remuneration and Other Entitlements) Bill, 2024, is a glaring testament to the government's disregard for the plight of ordinary...
Kandeh Cautions Against Passing of Judicial Officers Bill
By: Dawda Baldeh
The leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), Mamma Kandeh, has strongly warned against the passing of the proposed Judicial Officers Bill currently before...
President Barrow’s Stand: The Gambia’s FGM Debate Amidst Legislative Review
By: Zackline Colley
In his state of the nation address, President Adama Barrow reiterated his government's commitment to enforcing the prohibition of FGM. “Noteworthy is the Private Member...
National Assembly Approves First-Ever Code of Conduct for Members
By: Dawda Baldeh
The National Assembly of The Gambia approved its first-ever Code of Conduct for Members on June 24th, 2024.
The purpose of this code is to establish...
Yahya Jammeh’s Journey: From Presidency to Exile
By: Michaella Faith Wright
In an exclusive interview with The Atlantic, former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh opened up about his life in exile, his relationship with former Senegalese president...
Guest Post: The Injustice Against Gambian Academic Staff at the University of The Gambia
Promotions for academic staff at the University of The Gambia (UTG) are usually not on merit-based; rather, they are to some extent based on connections, which means...
Environment Minister Denies Involvement in Illegal Timber Trade, Threatens Legal Action Against Alkamba Times...
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Minister for Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, has denied allegations of her involvement in illegal timber trade and threatened legal...
Cement Importers Blame The Government for Scarcity and Price Hikes
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Association of Cement Importers and Traders has blamed the government for the recent scarcity of cement and skyrocketing prices across the country.
The association stated...
