WHAT THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION SAYS ABOUT THE REPUBLIC
Clause 1 of the Draft Constitution to be tabled at the National Assembly deals with the Republic and states as follows:
“(1) The Gambia is...
ACHPR Holds 81st Ordinary Session on Human Rights in Africa
By Kebba AF Touray
The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) commenced the 81st Ordinary session of the Commission on Thursday, 17 October...
Africa Human Rights Advocates Demand Free Civic Space
By Mariama Marong
Africa Human Rights Advocates have demanded favourable and effective working space for public and Civic Society organizations within the continent as well...
NAMs Appoint Kalipha MM Mbye as Clerk of the National Assembly
By Assan Bah
The National Assembly of the Gambia has appointed Mr Kalipha MM Mbye as the clerk of the National Assembly effective 20th December, 2024....
WHY ARE WE POOR?
We are told as a country, in 2022, Gambia imported 44 billion dalasi worth of goods. We could only export, minus the re-export, 1.2...
THERE IS NO CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION FOR THE ELECTION OF AN ALKALO
Many Gambians think that the appointment of an alkalo is a constitutional right. This is actually not the case. Section 59 of the 1997...
Alleged Drug Dealer Paulo Djabi in Court for Making False Statements
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
The state law office has arraigned Paulo Djabi before the high court on four (4) criminal charges relating to making false...
Lands Committee Frowns at Absence of Ministry to Interface with Hajj...
By Kebba AF Touray
Members of the Legislative Committee on Lands and Religion on Tuesday, 15 October 2024 frowned at the absence of the Ministry...
National Assembly to Consider, Ratify Memorandum of Understanding on Circular Migration...
By Kebba AF Touray
The National Assembly has disclosed that it is gearing up for its second extraordinary session slated for Saturday, 19 October 2024.
During...
IS GAMBIA ATTRACTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT?
The government of The Gambia should look at the investment climate of the country. According to the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs GIEPA...
EMERGENCY SESSION ON MIGRATION
The National Assembly members are to participate in an emergency session on Saturday to consider the ratification of a Memorandum of Understanding between Spain...
ECOWAS Court of Justice Gets New President
By Kebba AF Touray
Honorable Justice Ricardo Claúdio Monteiro Gonçalves was elected the new President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice and Honorable Justice Sengu...
Gambian migrants in despair, 1 injured in violent confrontation in Niger
By Biran Gaye
Scores of Gambian migrants are reportedly in distress as they languish in the Sahel country of Niger, with Baba Secka critically injured...
SHOULDN’T THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ADVICE THE PRESIDENT ON THE POSITION OF...
The public is informed that the chief of staff is acting as secretary general. Many people are confused about the two roles. What is...
JOURNALISM CIRCLE CALLS FOR PRUDENCE IN HANDLING ALLEGED VIOLATION OF MEDIA...
Foroyaa has long established as a universal principle that the non-state and state media should adhere to at all times, that the truth should...
PDOIS to embark on a nationwide tour
By Demba Bah
PDOIS Secretary General, Halifa Sallah yesterday informed media practitioners at a press conference that PDOIS will embark on a nationwide tour from...
NA Research Department Commences Training for Staff on Data Collection, Others
By Kebba AF Touray
The Research Department of the National Assembly has commenced a three-day training for its staff on Data Collection, Analysis, and Referencing.
The...
Petroleum Product Inquiry: Parliamentary Inquiry Marred by “In Camera” Interface
By Kebba AF Touray
The ongoing parliamentary inquiry into the petroleum product saga has been marred by an “in-camera” interface between members of the committee...
Barrister LJ Darboe Says Prosecution Fabricated Case against Ousainou Bojang
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
Senior Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe has stated that the case against Ousainou Bojang is a fabrication. He mentioned this in his...
ACHPR to Hold 81st Session with Focus on Human Rights Situation in...
By Kebba AF Touray
The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) is scheduled to hold its 81st ordinary session, starting from 17 October to...
