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Uzbekistan and Gambia Establish Diplomatic Relations, Expanding Bilateral Cooperation

Frederic Tendeng March 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – A joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations was signed between Uzbekistan and The Gambia, Azernews reports, citing the Kun news agency. The signing ceremony took place on March 14 in New York, where the Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan to the UN, Ulugbek Lapasov, and the Permanent Representative of The Gambia to the UN, Lamine Dibba, signed the document on behalf of their respective governments.

Gambia’s Gina Bass Beats Nigeria and Ghana to Win Women’s 100m Final African Games

Frederic Tendeng March 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia’s star female sprinter, Gina Bass has brilliantly won gold in 11.36s,in the ongoing 13th African Games, therefore improving on her silver from Rabat 2019.

Controversial Bill Seeking to Repeal Ban on FGM, Referred to Committees Before Consideration

Frederic Tendeng March 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The National Assembly of The Gambia has on Monday deliberated on the Women (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to repeal the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The bill has ignited passionate debates among lawmakers, with differing views on whether to uphold or repeal the existing law criminalizing the practice.

UDP Leadership Saga – Ousainou Darboe Firm on Leading Until 2026 Congress

Frederic Tendeng March 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The United Democratic Party (UDP) will continue to be led by Ousainou Darboe until the party congress in 2026. At the Manjai Political Bureau on Sunday, Ousainou Darboe addressed his party’s militants and declared, “I am the UDP leader today. I do not plan to step down as UDP leader until the 2022 Congress. My intention is to hold the position of United Democratic Party leader until 2026.”

MOHERST and COL Train Educationists on Gender Scorecard Utilization

Frederic Tendeng March 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and the Ministry of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (MOHERST) recently organized a workshop on the Gender Scorecard Project’s implementation with the aim of raising awareness and educating stakeholders. The program’s main goal was to provide attendees with the skills they needed to deal with gender-related issues in a variety of contexts and with confidence.

President Adama Barrow Announces Cabinet Reshuffle, Introduces New Ministers

Frederic Tendeng March 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – President Adama Barrow has today conducted a cabinet reshuffle with the following changes in effective Friday, 15th March 2024. The new cabinet witness the entry into government of Citizens’ Alliance Dr Ismaila Ceesay, Nawec’s MD, Nani Juwara, IGP Abdoulie Sanyang, and Haddy Jatou Sey, a development specialist.

Supreme Court Continues Hearing on UDP’s Challenge to Barrow Political Advisers’ Appointments

Frederic Tendeng March 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Supreme Court of The Gambia, led by Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow and a panel of other judges, commenced a new session today to address a case brought by Ebrima Dibba and the United Democratic Party (UDP) against six political advisers appointed by President Barrow.

Former Deputy Governor Urges NPP to Organize or Face Setback in 2026

Frederic Tendeng March 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Former Deputy Governor of the West Coast Region, Musa Suso, has issued a stark warning to President Adama Barrow and the National People’s Party (NPP), urging them to address internal party issues and national economic challenges, or risk significant setbacks in the 2026 elections.

Video – Bassirou Diomaye Faye Speaks After Prison Exit, Plans Press Conf With Ousmane Sonko

Frederic Tendeng March 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – After Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been released from detention, as well as his designated candidate, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was released, the two were escorted by a jubilant crowd. However, according to Les Échos, Sonko did not join the procession of supporters and sympathizers of his party to avoid overshadowing Faye.

Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye Released from Prison

Frederic Tendeng March 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye were released from prison this Thursday, March 14th. The release come following the promulgation, by the President of the Republic, Macky Sall, of the law on general amnesty adopted a few days ago by the majority of deputies of the National Assembly.

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