Gambiaj.com – (WASHINGTON) – The U.S Department of State has released its 2023 Human Rights Report on The Gambia, highlighting that there were no significant changes in the human rights situation in the country during the year. The report, which provides an overview of the human rights landscape, points out several key issues.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In response to mounting allegations of land misuse and illegal transactions, The Gambia’s Minister of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Hamat N. K. Bah, has announced the immediate suspension of the Alkalolu of Manduar and Old Jeshwang communities.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The National Audit Office (NAO) has issued a statement clarifying the auditing mandate of the Judiciary of
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – President Adama Barrow of The Gambia addressed journalists regarding the country’s readiness to host the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit, highlighting the significance of the event and the preparations undertaken. President Barrow emphasized that while logistical questions should be directed to the OIC team, he would address broader issues.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The National Assembly’s extraordinary session dedicated to the Special Prosecutor Bill began Monday and saw contrasting reactions from members of parliament, highlighting deep-seated concerns over justice for the crimes committed under Yahya Jammeh’s regime and inclusivity in The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has strongly refuted claims of political interference and tribal favoritism in the recent promotion of senior military officers. The rebuttal comes in response to a publication by the social media platform Open Gambia Platform (OG), which alleged that a group of senior GAF officers had decried political interference in the promotion process.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Finance and Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly (FPAC) has responded to a press release from the Judicial Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission, highlighting a misrepresentation of facts regarding the Judicature’s failure to appear before the FPAC for parliamentary scrutiny.
Gambiaj.com – (KABUL) – In a significant development, the Taliban has expressed its interest in attending the 15th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and has requested an invitation for a representative from the Kabul interim government to attend the Banjul Summit. This request was conveyed by Taliban deputy chief Abdul Salam Hanafi during a meeting with Tariq Ali Bakhit, the deputy and special envoy of the OIC for Afghanistan.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Judiciary of The Gambia has responded to recent claims made in the publication “FPAC to send a warning letter to Judiciary for Contempt” by The Point Newspaper and other media outlets. The Judiciary has stated its commitment to addressing these allegations promptly and clearly.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the recently inaugurated President of the Republic of Senegal, is set to embark on his first state visit to The Gambia on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. This visit comes in the wake of President Faye’s decisive victory in the Senegalese presidential elections, where he secured a significant mandate with 54.28% of the vote.
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