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 National Assembly of The Gambia’s Committee on Defense and Security has expressed deep concerns over the rising number of crimes and illegal drug activities in the country. In a statement read by Deputy Speaker Seedy SK Njie, the committee highlighted the alarming escalation of crime and the rampant trade and circulation of illicit drugs, describing the situation as a threat to the safety and well-being of citizens and residents.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Stakeholders from various Ministries and Departments have, on Friday, validated The Gambia’s Domestic Trade Strategy. This strategy represents a significant milestone in the efforts of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE) to enhance trade development in the country.
Gambiaj.com – (KIANG) – Resident Engineer Kenneth Johnson, overseeing the Kiang West Road Project, highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the construction team due to a shortage of bitumen. Despite this setback, Johnson assured that the project remains on track with its timelines.
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) In The Gambia, the challenge of reintegrating deported migrants from Europe is becoming increasingly urgent. Many of these individuals, seen as failures by their communities, linger in cities and towns, reluctant to return to their homes empty-handed.
Gambiaj.com – (BANUL) – Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made his second official visit since assuming office, traveling to Banjul, The Gambia, where he was received by President Adama Barrow on Saturday, April 20. The two leaders co-chaired a joint press conference, agreeing to maintain the Presidential Council established between their countries to strengthen strategic bilateral cooperation.
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