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Marr Nyang to Lawmakers and Draft Constitution Critics: ‘Prioritize Public Interest’.

Frederic Tendeng January 13, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Prominent human rights advocate Marr Nyang has sparked a heated debate over the future of The Gambia’s 2024 Draft Constitution, challenging political figures and activists opposed to its passage. Nyang, who has long championed constitutional reform and accountability, took to social media to address critics, including United Democratic Party (UDP) Member of Parliament Madi Ceesay.

Turkey Boosts Gambia Armed Forces With 17 Cobra Armored Vehicles

Frederic Tendeng January 13, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Government of Türkiye has delivered 17 Cobra I armored personnel carriers to The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) as part of a Military Financial Cooperation Agreement between the two nations. This significant contribution comes as an addition to Türkiye’s longstanding support to The Gambia’s defense capabilities and military readiness.

UN Special Rapporteur Welcomes Decision to Establish Special Court for Jammeh-Era Crimes

Patience Mama Loum January 11, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (GENEVA, Switzerland) – Bernard Duhaime, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation, and guarantees of non-recurrence, has welcomed the decision of ECOWAS to establish a Special Tribunal for The Gambia, describing it as a historic move towards justice and accountability for victims of the Yahya Jammeh regime.

Halifa Sallah Calls for National Debate on The Gambia’s 2024 Constitution Bill

Patience Mama Loum January 9, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Hon. Halifa Sallah, National Assembly member and leader of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has called for a robust national debate on the 2024 Constitution Bill currently under deliberation in the National Assembly. Speaking at a press conference, Hon. Sallah underscored the importance of collective engagement in shaping The Gambia’s supreme law to reflect the aspirations of its citizens.

Gambian Soldier Shines as Best Allied Student in Nigerian Leadership Course

Awa Colley January 9, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Fajara, The Gambia) – Warrant Officer Class Two (WOII) Badjie Haruna of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has returned to The Gambia after excelling in a rigorous five-month Leadership and Management Course at the Warrant Officers’ Academy of the Nigerian Army in Jaji, Kaduna. Notably, WOII Badjie was awarded the Best Allied/Foreign Student accolade, distinguishing himself among peers from various nations.

Khalifa Sall Condemns Judicial Bias and Impunity for Arson Attackers of Taxawu Senegaal Headquarters

Frederic Tendeng January 8, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Former Dakar mayor Khalifa Sall and the Taxawu Senegaal coalition have accused Senegalese authorities of displaying a “double standard” in handling legal cases, alleging that justice is being selectively applied to shield political allies while swiftly prosecuting opponents. This comes in the wake of the unresolved arson attack on their headquarters, which contrasts sharply with the expedited sentencing of 81 bodyguards from the Sàmm Sa Kàddu coalition.

UDP Slams IEC Leniency on NPP Violations of Electoral Laws, Urges Action

Frederic Tendeng January 7, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The United Democratic Party (UDP) has called on The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to enforce the country’s electoral laws and impose sanctions on the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) for repeatedly failing to meet its legal obligations. The UDP accuses the IEC of leniency and failing to act impartially in its oversight role.

APRC Dissident Faction Condemns Alleged Looting of Former President Jammeh’s Properties

Awa Colley January 7, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Executive Committee of the dissident Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), loyal to former President Yahya Jammeh, has strongly condemned what it describes as the ongoing illegal logging and looting of properties belonging to former Gambian ruler in Kanilai.

Analysis – The Hawks of Pastef: A Party at War with Itself Over the Presidency

Frederic Tendeng January 6, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The controversy over Ms. Aoua Bocar Ly Tall’s appointment to the National Audiovisual Regulatory Council (CNRA) as a representative of “qualified personalities from the literary world” continues to simmer.

IEC Announces By-Election in Mansakonko Following Councilor’s Demise

Frederic Tendeng January 6, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING, The Gambia) – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a by-election for the Massembeh Ward in the Mansakonko Administrative Area, following the passing of Councilor Bakary Korita. The election is set to take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, to fill the vacancy left by the late councilor.

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