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Central Bank Governor Escapes Public Eye as Parliament Committee Grants Him Private Hearing in Petroleum Scandal Inquest

Frederic Tendeng October 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Finance, Public Accounts, and Public Enterprises has agreed to hold a private hearing with The Gambia’s Central Bank Governor, Buah Saidy, allowing him to present findings on the unfolding petroleum import controversy away from the public eye.

Gambian Parliament Divided Over Tourism Board, Adopts Petition Report Amid Allegations of Mismanagement

Frederic Tendeng September 25, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Assembly of The Gambia debated and narrowly adopted the resolution report of the Public Petitions Committee concerning serious allegations made against the Gambia Tourism Board (GT Board). The petition, filed by concerned staff of the Board, brought forward claims of graft, abuse of office, and controversial contract awards

Former Petroleum Secretary Disavows Role in Controversial $30M Russian Oil Deal Policy

gambiaj September 5, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a high-stakes inquiry before The Gambia’s National Assembly, former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum, Amie Njie, distanced herself from a controversial policy linked to a $30 million Russian oil deal.

Gambian Social Sector Parliament Committees and UNICEF on Mid-Year Budget Review

Frederic Tendeng July 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Assembly social sector committees on Education, Agriculture, and Health, in collaboration with UNICEF-The Gambia, began a three-day mid- and end-line review of the national budget on Monday, 29th July 2024.

National Assembly Engages Protesters in Dialogue Over Controversial Bills

Mamudu Wann July 17, 2024

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.

Proposed Vetting Agency Sparks Intense Debate in Gambian National Assembly

Awa Colley July 17, 2024

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.

Parliament Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation, Rejects Repeal Bill in Landmark Vote

Frederic Tendeng July 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Assembly convenes its second ordinary session of the 2024 legislative year today, delving into pivotal discussions on a range of significant bills. The session will certainly spark rigorous debate and engagement on pressing national issues.

Gambian Parliament Endorses Report For Upholding Genital Mutilation Ban

Frederic Tendeng July 8, 2024

After thorough examination and consultation with various experts, the committee emphasized the critical importance of maintaining the ban to protect women’s health and well-being, promote gender equality, and support social development in Gambia.

Government not Contemplating Investigation on Jammeh’s Asset Sales for Now – VP

Frederic Tendeng July 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – During the session, Almamy Gibba of Fony Kansala raised concerns regarding the sale of Yahya Jammeh’s assets. Responding to the inquiry, Vice President Jallow assured the National Assembly that a comprehensive report was in the works.

President Barrow Announces December Referendum on Draft Constitution in State of the Nation Address

Frederic Tendeng June 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In his annual State of the Nation address, President Adama Barrow assured the citizens of The Gambia that a referendum on the draft Constitution will be held in December.

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