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Gambia’s Draft Constitution Set for National Assembly Review by December

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Solicitor General and Legal Secretary announced on Monday that the Cabinet has recently concluded its deliberations on the draft constitution, marking a significant step in the Gambia’s constitutional reform process. Speaking at a press conference, Hussein Thomasi said the Ministry of Justice has been tasked with compiling the report, aiming to gazette the draft constitution in preparation for its presentation to the National Assembly.

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Gambia Pushes for Consensus on Special Tribunal After ECOWAS Parliament’s Advisory Rejection

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia is pushing forward with the establishment of a special tribunal in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), despite a recent rejection of the statute by the ECOWAS Parliament. This tribunal aims to address serious crimes committed under the dictatorship of Yahya Jammeh, and promote justice within the ongoing transitional justice program.

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Now What Happens After Biden Drops Out of the 2024 Race?

Gambiaj.com – President Joe Biden has announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 race following calls from former supporters and high-ranking Democrats that he step aside to allow another candidate to challenge former President Donald Trump for the White House.

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Biden Withdraws From Race in Presidential Earthquake

Biden Withdraws From Race in Presidential Earthquake

Gambiaj.com – (DELAWARE, United States of America) – President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race, a stunning end to a 50-year-long political career that culminated in caving to pressure by fellow Democrats to end his bid for reelection, which never fully recovered from an abysmal debate performance on June 27…

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Yahya Menteng Sanyang Seeks Salafi Imam Fatty’s Help for UDP’s 2026 Presidential Bid

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Yahya Menteng Sanyang, a parliamentarian for the United Democratic Party (UDP) in Latrikunda Sabiji, has called on Imam Fatty and his supporters, who have advocated for the repeal of the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), to assist in fortifying the UDP’s candidacy for president in 2026. Sanyang’s appeal comes after the National Assembly voted to uphold the ban on FGM.

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 High Court Dismisses UDP Lawsuit Against Regional Governors for Non-Appearance

Gambiaj.com – (BUNDUNG, The Gambia) – In a significant turn of events, the Bundung High Court, presided over by Justice Aisatou Jallow-Sey, has dismissed a lawsuit filed by five members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) challenging the appointments of regional Governors and Deputy Governors. The case was struck out due to the non-appearance of the UDP members and their legal representatives at the scheduled hearing.

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