Election Bill Obliges IEC to Secure Presidential Candidates
By Kebba AF Touray
The Elections Bill 2021 obliges the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to provide enough security for candidates vying for the Office of...
Lawmakers Demand Urgent Reforms Amid Alarming National Challenges
By Kebba AF Touray
During the National Assembly's adjournment debate, Gambian lawmakers raised alarm over several pressing national issues, calling for immediate and coordinated government...
Lawmakers Push for Use of National Languages in Parliament
By Kebba AF Touray
Two Gambian lawmakers have called for the use of the country’s national languages during legislative deliberations and in schools.
Hon. Sulayman Jammeh...
Criminal Offences Bill Imposing Harsh Penalties for Murder and Manslaughter
By Kebba AF Touray
The National Assembly has commenced deliberations on the Criminal Offences Bill, 2020, a sweeping legislative proposal that aims to overhaul The Gambia’s...
Elections Bill Grants Election Officers Authority to Seize Suspicious Voter’s Cards
By Kebba AF Touray
The Elections Bill 2025 grants election officers the authority to seize any voter’s card they suspect invalid, pending further investigation.
Clause 5...
Parliament Passes Bill Requiring Presidential Consultation for Research Fund Appointment
By Kebba AF Touray
The Gambia’s National Assembly has passed a landmark bill that requires the president to consult the Public Service Commission before appointing...
Tertiary Education Fund Granted Full Tax Exemption
By Kebba AF Touray
The National Assembly has passed the Tertiary Trust Fund Bill, 2023, a landmark piece of legislation that establishes a dedicated fund...
Hon. Suwaibou Touray’s Contribution to the March 2025 Adjournment Debate
By Kebba AF Touray
During the March 2025 Adjournment Debate in the National Assembly, Suwaibou Touray, the Member of the National Assembly (NAM) for Wuli...
Musa Cham Criticizes Government Over Parking & Road Tax Revenue
By Nelson Manneh
Musa Cham, the National Assembly member representing Serrekunda, has accused the central government of collecting parking fees and road taxes without reinvesting...
Majority Leader Says Parliament Will Work without Fear or Favor
By Kebba AF Touray
The Majority Leader and Member for Kantora constituency, Hon. Billay G. Tunkara, has reassured that the Gambian parliament will continue to...
Serrekunda NAM Raises Community Concerns in Parliament
By Nelson Manneh
Honourable Musa Cham, the National Assembly Member for Serrekunda Constituency, raised pressing issues affecting his community during the recent adjournment debate in...
National Assembly to Pass Criminal Procedure, Other Bills Today
By Kebba AF Touray
Following the completion of the consideration stages of bills, the National Assembly will meet today, Friday, March 28, to pass bills...
Why the Disability Act Is Still Not Fully Implemented—Minister Kinteh Explains
By Kebba AF Touray
Gender, Children, and Social Welfare Minister Fatou Kinteh has addressed concerns over the delayed implementation of the Disability Act, informing lawmakers...
NAMs Consider Bill Allowing IEC to Register Gambians Abroad
By Kebba AF Touray
Members of the Gambia’s National Assembly continue to consider the Elections Bill 2021, which introduces detailed procedures in the electoral processes.
The...
Education Committee Backs Bill to Expand Access to Higher Education
By Kebba AF Touray
The Education Committee of The Gambia’s National Assembly has endorsed the Gambia Tertiary and Higher Education Trust Fund Bill 2024 which...
National Assembly Considers Bill to Boost Research, Innovation
By Kebba AF Touray
The National Assembly on Thursday, March 20, 2025, deliberated on the National Research and Innovation Fund Bill, 2024, a legislative proposal...
Deputy Speaker Says Security Sector Governance Must Address Emerging Threats
By Kebba AF Touray
In a pivotal statement, Deputy Speaker of The Gambia’s National Assembly, Hon. Seedy SK Njie, addressed the evolving nature of security...
Parliament Adopts Report to Strengthen Crisis Management and Early Warning System
By Kebba AF Touray
The National Assembly of The Gambia on Monday, March 17, 2025 adopted the report from the Joint Committee on Defense and...
Serrekunda Lawmaker Extends Donations to Health Facilities, School
By Kebba AF Touray
The National Assembly Member for Serrekunda, Hon. Musa Cham, marked a significant gesture of goodwill on Monday, March 17, 2025, by...
Debate on $30 Million Oil Scandal Fails to Proceed
By Kebba AF Touray
A long-anticipated parliamentary debate on a controversial $30 million oil deal collapsed on Monday after lawmakers clashed over procedural issues, forcing...
