Seedy S.K. Njie, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, has responded to the United Democratic Party (UDP) for opposing the government’s decision to issue national documents to Gambians living abroad. Mr Njie, who doubles as deputy spokesperson for the ruling National People’s Party (NPP), made the remarks after the UDP youth wing staged a massive protest…
United Democratic Party (UDP) members on Saturday marched against the government’s overseas issuance of national documents, condemning the process as a violation of the country’s laws. The march, organised by the party’s youth wing, drew a large number of supporters, including both the young and the elderly. Protesters held placards denouncing the process and used…
The newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Sering Modou Njie, has held his inaugural virtual meeting with Gambian Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and diplomatic staff serving across the globe. The meeting, conducted via Zoom at 15:00 GMT, brought together heads of mission for the formal introduction of the new Minister, presentation…
The American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in The Gambia has held the second edition of the US-Gambia Diaspora Summit to strengthen trade ties and foster investment between The Gambia and the United States. The summit, held at the weekend at a local hotel in Kololi, brought together stakeholders to promote partnerships, encourage diaspora contributions to…
The Gambia Participates, Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice, and Election Watch Committee held a press conference on Wednesday, March 19, calling on Parliament to rescind their directives by reintroducing Clause 14 of the Election Bill. The clause guaranteed Gambians in the diaspora the right to vote for their respective representatives without the…
The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG) has voiced its dissatisfaction with the cabinet’s rejection of Section 14 of the Election Bill presented to the National Assembly that would allow Gambians living abroad to vote in elections while residing in foreign countries. In a letter addressed to the SeniGambia news, the CoPG executive described the decision…
Disappointment over the National Assembly Vote Denying Diasporan Gambians the Right to Vote The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) expresses its concern over the recent voting in the National Assembly on the Election Bill 2021, held on Tuesday, 4th March 2025, which effectively denies Gambians in the diaspora the fundamental right to vote. The right…
EFSCRJ learns with immense grief and disappointment that the National Assembly voted down the right to vote for Gambians who live outside the borders of the country. The right to vote is at the core of what constitutes citizenship in a republic. One-person-one-vote is a classic definition of independence and a republic that lies at…
The Council of African Descendants (CoAD) has raised safety concerns regarding diaspora repatriates in The Gambia to the Gambia Police Force (GPF). The meeting looked at fostering dialogue with the police, addressing urgent safety issues and exploring opportunities for collaboration. Mr Adrian, representing the repatriates in The Gambia, expressed growing concerns about their safety and…
To the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and the Government of The Gambia. We, the undersigned petitioners, demand immediate action to ensure that Gambians in the Diaspora exercise their rights to vote in 2026 elections and beyond. According to Section 39(1) of the 1997 Constitution of The Gambia, “Every citizen of The Gambia eighteen years or…
