The reports provided a comprehensive overview of the country’s pressing issues, focusing on the conditions within prisons, the integrity of public officials, and the conduct of various public institutions.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – On August 23, 2012, former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh ordered the execution of nine death row inmates. The victims were Lamin Darbo, Lamin Jarju, L.F. Jammeh, Alieu Bah, Gibril Bah, Malang Sonko, Abubacar Yarbo, Dawda Bojang, and Tabara Samba—the only female and a Senegalese national.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Public Service, led by Honourable Baboucarr Bouy, presented critical updates on its reform agenda at the Presidential Delivery Forum, highlighting significant strides toward modernizing Gambia’s public administration.
Jallow’s evidence centered on a letter signed by multiple councilors, which was addressed to the Clerk of the Council as a formal protest against Sheriffo Sonko, the Chairman of the BAC.
Gambiaj.com – (JULANGEL, The Gambia) – In a significant development in the Upper River Region (URR), President Adama Barrow’s home area, Ebrima Baldeh, the National People’s Party (NPP) Chairman for Julangel Ward, has officially resigned from the party. The resignation comes as a surprise given that Baldeh and President Barrow hail from the same area.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegalese activist Bah Diakhate and preacher Imam Cheikh Tidiane Ndao have been released from prison after completing their three-month sentences. The two were found guilty of spreading false news and were fined 100,000 CFA francs each.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Soldiers from the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) participated in a week-long professional military exchange with the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) from August 12-16. The exchange was focused on enhancing military cooperation and sharing expertise on critical areas such as the Inspector General (IG) system and rule of law, aiming to build stronger ties between the two nations.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Party Leader and Secretary General of The Gambia’s United Democratic Party (UDP), Ousainou Darboe, has been extended an invitation to witness the ongoing Democratic convention in the United States. The convention marks the official nomination of Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s candidate for the upcoming presidential elections.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) has expressed concern over the government’s approach to reintroducing the Constitution of The Republic of The Gambia (Promulgation) Bill 2024, following its recent gazetting.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambian For All (GFA) party has criticized the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for hastily endorsing the Barrow administration’s actions regarding the recently gazetted draft constitution.
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