Five Members Reported To Be Nominated
A press release issued by the Office of the President indicates that the following have been nominated to be members of the National Assembly...
The African Union Now Has The Opportunity To Guide The World
The president of Ukraine is reported to have approached the African Union to take a stand in the war that is now raging in...
Term Of The National Assembly Members End On 13th April
Section 99 of the Constitution states:
“Subject to the provisions of this section, the National Assembly shall stand dissolved on the day immediately preceding the...
No Party Can Smile After Second Phase Of Gambia’s Electoral Cycle
The results of the National Assembly Elections of the Gambia in 2022 have left no face in Gambian politics with a smile. All parties...
The Resting Day Before Elections
Today is the rest day. Those who respect the people would simply leave them to digest all the messages given by the candidates and...
Transport Fares Increase, Another Burden On The People
Prices of essential commodities keep skyrocketing, rents have followed suit and now transport fares have officially joined the queue. The burden on the people...
Price And Timely Access To Fertiler Still A Concern For Farmers
Farmers still complain about the price of fertiliser and the timely access to it. They emphasise that they need fertiliser on time to enhance...
Rubber Stamp Parliament – Recipe For Mediocrity In Governance
Some campaigners for the National Assembly elections are advocating for the election of National Assembly members who will simply endorse any Bill or motion...
Term Limit To The Presidency To Prevent Democracy Creating Monarchy
There is a reason why the term limit is put on the presidency and not the National Assembly. A term limit is put to...
The Long Awaited Settlement
The handing over of the seven Ecomig soldiers to Ecowas in the presence of the lead mediator for the settlement of the conflict between...
Appointment And Dissolution Of The Cabinet:
No Care Taker Cabinet
The Constitution is very clear on what will happen in terms of cabinet formation after the inauguration of a president. Section...
Prepared Barrow Without Prepared Inauguration
The way President Barrow spoke and the content of his speech were fit for purpose, regardless of whether one supports him or not. The...
Why Is Barrow To Be Inaugutrated On 19th January
Many Gambians are asking why President Barrow is being inaugurated on 19th January. The inauguration is in accordance with the 1997 Constitution.
In short, Section...
THE BREAD CRISIS
The producers of bread are now selling a loaf at D10 instead of D7. A number of them have threatened that if they are...
THE SCARCITY OF BREAD
The country is experiencing bread scarcity due to lack of a production chain that enables farmers and those who add value to their products...
Remittances: The Core Foreign Exchange Earner For The Gambia
Instead of export of goods and services expanding to enable Gambians to earn foreign exchange, remittances are becoming the major source of foreign exchange...
DIASPORA VOTING IN LIMBO
2016 was welcomed by the Diaspora as the triumph of their struggle to be heard, seen and present in determining political outcome in The...
Beware Of Omicron Variant Of Corona Virus
Twenty-six cases of the omicron variant of corona virus have been confirmed by the ministry of health. This variant, scientists say, spread more easily...
FOROYAA AND THE NEW YEAR
Foroyaa distinctly emerged as an alternative medium to transmit information that was meant to showcase the realities of those suffering from social exclusion. It...
Democracy And Good Governance Are Integrity To A Government
The integrity of a government depends on the quality of its democracy and its capacity to adhere to the principle of good governance. The...
