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…
Wisconsin-Africa Trade and Investment Promotion (WATIP) has held a landmark diaspora trade and investment summit in Banjul that may bring about more establishments and development in The Gambia. The summit, held on 16 January at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre (SDKJ) in Bijilo, brought together entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and innovators to foster…
The centrality and importance of Gambians in the diaspora to the economic growth and success of The Gambia has been soundly underscored by a vibrant lawyer and politician in the political and socioeconomic landscape of the country. Essa Mbye Faal, a bright political figure in The Gambia, has hammered home the importance and strategic role…
