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Basse Area Councilors Demand Action Over Four-Month Unpaid Salaries Amid Leadership Crisis

Awa Colley March 7, 2025

Basse Area Councilors Reveal Four-Month Salary Delay Amid Leadership Crisis

Barrow Halts Sale of Hamza Barracks, Justice Minister Confirms

Gambia Journal March 7, 2025

President Adama Barrow stopped the sale of Hamza Barracks, a military facility located at Mile 2 in Banjul, which had been earmarked for auction.

Morocco Denies Reports of Macky Sall’s Expulsion, Calls Rumors Baseless

Frederic Tendeng March 6, 2025

Morocco Denies Reports of Macky Sall’s Expulsion, Calls Rumors Baseless

Gambia’s Attorney General Requests and Obtains Delay in 2024 Draft Constitution Debate to June 2025

Awa Colley March 6, 2025

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice has requested a postponement of the second reading of the 2024 Draft Constitution from March 27 to June 2025.

Gambia’s Human Rights Commission Slams Diaspora Voting Proscription by Parliament

Patience Mama Loum March 6, 2025

Human Rights Commission Criticizes Ban on Diaspora Voting

Mansour Faye Accuses Sonko of Deception, Calls for Ramadan Repentance

Frederic Tendeng March 5, 2025

Mansour Faye Slams Sonko, Calls for Public Apology During Ramadan

UDP Retracts Statement on ASP Binta Njie’s Alleged Transfer, Issues Apology

Awa Colley March 4, 2025

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has issued a public apology following a clarification regarding statements made by its leader, Ousainou Darboe, during a press conference on Tuesday.

Gambian Parliament Blocks Diaspora Voting, Sparking Outrage and Concerns

Frederic Tendeng March 4, 2025

Gambian Lawmakers Reject Bill Allowing Diaspora Voting, Sparking Outcry

Banjul Mayor Refutes Allegations of Fund Misuse Made by Councilor from Belgium

Patience Mama Loum March 4, 2025

The Lord Mayor, Rohey Malick Lowe of the Banjul City Council, has strongly denied allegations of financial mismanagement following claims made by Councilor Maxim Donck, new alderman of the city of Ostend, in Belgium.

Darboe Condemns Police Transfer of Officer Who Criticized Pro-Barrow Supporter

Ebrima Bah March 4, 2025

United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainou Darboe has strongly criticized the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the transfer of police officer Binta Njie to the provinces, alleging that the move was politically motivated and meant to punish her for standing up for her community.