Gambian Parliament Blocks Diaspora Voting, Sparking Outrage and Concerns
Frederic Tendeng
March 4, 2025
Gambian Lawmakers Reject Bill Allowing Diaspora Voting, Sparking Outcry
Gambian Lawmakers Reject Bill Allowing Diaspora Voting, Sparking Outcry
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.
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.
According to the Afrobarometer Survey, many Gambians believe that the judiciary is unreliable, unfair, and ineffectual.
The twinning of Ostend and Banjul, Gambia, will end this year. Cooperation between the two cities has existed for more than 20 years.
In a strongly worded response, Youm decried what he described as a “chaotic” and “unworthy” communication strategy by the current administration.
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