Gambiaj.com – The United Nations in The Gambia has issued a statement expressing serious concerns over a proposed Private Member’s Bill, the Women’s (Amendment) Bill, 2024, that seeks to lift the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – President Macky Sall of Senegal expressed disappointment and criticized what he described as a “nauseating” international campaign following his decision to sign a decree repealing the convening of the electoral college. Speaking on Thursday, President Sall defended his actions, stating, “I did not violate any rules. I am a free man. I denounce it.”
Gambiaj.com – Amnesty International has issued a letter calling on the Gambian authorities to drop all charges against human rights defender Madi Jobarteh, highlighting concerns that the charges are politically motivated and aimed at stifling his human rights activities.
Gambiaj.com – Former opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) campaign manager, Momodou Sabally, now an active member of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP), has questioned the competence of Mayor Ahmed Talib Bensouda. In a Facebook post, Sabally accused Mayor Bensouda of remaining silent on crucial issues, including the deportation of Gambian youths from the European Union.
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has condemned the use of tear gas and “disproportionate force” by the Gambia police against supporters
Gambiaj.com – In a rare display of convergence, The Gambia’s ruling coalition and the main opposition party UDP have all called for national unity to revisit the rejected Draft Constitution. The call was made by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Seedy SK Njie, and Minority Leader, Hon. Alhagie S. Darboe, during the National Dialogue and Consultations Forum, presided over by President Adama Barrow.
Gambiaj.com – President Adama Barrow delivered a stirring speech on the occasion of The Gambia’s 59th National Day, commemorating the country’s independence on February 18, 1965. The President highlighted the significant strides made by the nation, especially during his tenure, and outlined key strategies for preserving national identity, safeguarding the state, and securing resources for sustainable development.
The Gambia Independence Day is celebrated on February 18 to mark the anniversary of The Gambia’s liberation from the British Empire.
The cancellation of the postponement of the Presidential Election will undoubtedly reshuffle the cards in this bitter struggle for power, particularly on the side of the dissolved party, the main force of the opposition.
Gambiaj.com – The Senegalese National Assembly has officially announced the suspension of the parliamentary commission of inquiry into allegations of corruption against two judges of the Constitutional Council. The commission, which had not yet commenced its work, was established following a resolution proposed by the Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS) and adopted by deputies on January 31.
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