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.
In a groundbreaking move, the three nations convened the first tripartite meeting on regional cooperation in Dakar, Senegal’s capital. This meeting represents a shift from traditional bilateral collaboration to a more dynamic and innovative partnership among the three West African neighbours.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – On Friday, Senegal’s National Assembly swiftly passed a bill aimed at reinstating the role of Prime Minister, a position previously abolished by former President Macky Sall. This legislative change is significant as it allows Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to present his general policy statement to the Assembly.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a dramatic escalation of internal party conflict, Brima Dibba has launched a scathing attack on Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, accusing her of being a disruptive force within the United Democratic Party (UDP). The accusations came via a fiery audio message where Dibba claimed that Lowe consistently incites division among party members every six months.
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