Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – At the 2024 ECOWAS Parliament’s First Ordinary Session in Abuja, The Gambia’s delegation presented a comprehensive Country Report detailing significant achievements in economic growth, youth development, climate resilience, and macroeconomic convergence.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Yahya Menteng Sanyang, a parliamentarian for the United Democratic Party (UDP) in Latrikunda Sabiji, has called on Imam Fatty and his supporters, who have advocated for the repeal of the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), to assist in fortifying the UDP’s candidacy for president in 2026. Sanyang’s appeal comes after the National Assembly voted to uphold the ban on FGM.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal)- The ongoing dispute between the Senegalese National Assembly and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is poised for resolution as the assembly prepares to amend its internal regulations.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant move to bolster international relations and enhance educational cooperation, The Gambia’s Foreign Minister, Mamadou Tangara, has confirmed to Russian state-owned news agency, Sputnik, his attendance at the upcoming Russia-Africa ministerial meeting in Sochi this autumn.
Gambiaj.com – (BUNDUNG, The Gambia) – In a significant turn of events, the Bundung High Court, presided over by Justice Aisatou Jallow-Sey, has dismissed a lawsuit filed by five members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) challenging the appointments of regional Governors and Deputy Governors. The case was struck out due to the non-appearance of the UDP members and their legal representatives at the scheduled hearing.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a decisive move to safeguard local agricultural interests, the Gambia government announced on Wednesday a ban on the cross-border sale of subsidized fertilizer. The decision aims to ensure that the heavily subsidized fertilizer benefits Gambian farmers exclusively, preventing its diversion to neighboring countries.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant development following a public demonstration, the leadership of the National Assembly held a closed-door dialogue with members of the Concerned Citizens Group behind Monday’s peaceful march.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a message marking the Islamic New Year, former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh extended greetings to his supporters while seeking forgiveness and calling for national unity. Addressing his followers from his current residence in Equatorial Guinea, Jammeh’s tone was notably reflective and conciliatory.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow, has announced that security officials occupying positions and individuals holding sensitive information within the government will undergo vetting under the proposed National Vetting Agency.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) Alioune Tine, president of the Afrikajom Centre, has called upon President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to ensure the completion of agreements signed with Diakaye.
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