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.
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.
ADDIS ABABA – The Gambia is one of ten countries that have been elected as new members of the Peace and
AFP NEWS – Thousands of opponents demonstrated peacefully on Saturday in Dakar, marking a moment of calm in Senegal after two
Gambiaj.com – President Macky Sall of Senegal has responded to the Constitutional Council’s decision to revoke his postponement of the presidential election. The ruling, issued yesterday by the Constitutional Council, was eagerl
Gambiaj.com – After running for the National Assembly seat in Lower Saloum in 2022 but losing, UDP candidate Halimatou Sowe has now joined the ruling NPP. Miss Sowe’s resignation adds to a series of high-profile defections from the main Gambian opposition political formation to the ruling party.
Senegal’s top court has declared the postponement by President Macky Sall of this month’s elections unconstitutional. The decision nullifies President Sall’s decree and a controversial bill passed by parliament, which had rescheduled the vote to December.
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