Hon. Sulayman Saho, the Gambian lawmaker and the National Assembly Member for Central Badidou, has joined a chorus of African legislators in calling for reparation for the historic crimes of slavery, colonialism, and exploitation, at the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). Speaking on the floor of the continental assembly, Hon. Saho,…
In a historic move to make higher education more accessible to Gambian students, the National Assembly on July 11, 2025, passed the much-anticipated Students Revolving Loan Scheme Bill, 2025. The bill, tabled by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), is widely seen as a significant step towards breaking financial barriers that…
Presidential term limit has taken centre stage at the ongoing constituency consultative dialogue on the 2024 draft Constitution. The interface involves local communities, National Assembly members, district chiefs, village heads and other sets of people, who delve into the Theme: “A New Constitution for a New Republic: Get Informed, Get Involved.” The initiative, which commenced…
A high-powered delegation from the National Assembly Service led by the Clerk of National Assembly, Kalipha MM Mbye, on Monday began a weeklong benchmarking visit to the Parliament of Ghana aimed at exchanging best practices and enhancing parliamentary administration and procedures. The delegation is engaging with their Ghanaian counterparts, including the Clerk to Parliament and…
The Vice President of The Gambia, Mohammed BS Jallow, on Saturday presided over the official launch of the National Assembly Strategic Plan 2025–2029 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo. The newly unveiled plan, under the theme “Enhancing Parliamentary Performance, Strengthening Democratic Institutions, and Inclusive Citizen Engagement,” sets out a bold…
Bakary K. Badjie, the National Assembly Member for Foni Bintang, has called on the Assembly selection committee to choose candidates with less demanding travel schedules to lead the Special Committee investigating the sale of former President Yahya Jammeh’s assets. “Honourable Speaker, we don’t want a committee of busy individuals who will keep flying in and…
In a move reflecting its oversight responsibility and commitment to transparency, the National Assembly of The Gambia has established a Special Select Committee tasked with investigating the sale and disposal of assets formerly belonging to ex-President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh. The assets in question were identified by the Commission of Inquiry into the Financial Activities of…
Hon. Amie Colley, the Independent National Assembly Member for Foni Brefet Constituency, has formally declared her support for what she calls President Adama Barrow’s national development agenda while firmly maintaining her status as an independent legislator. In a statement shared with the media, Colley emphasised her continued dedication to her constituents and to the broader…
The Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, has presided over the opening ceremony of a two-day Sector Review Retreat focused on the Draft National Research Bill, the Research Regulatory Framework, and the Research Excellence Assessment Framework (REAF). The retreat, held at Tendaba Camp in the Lower River Region on Saturday…
Deputies have made history by passing two significant pieces of legislation: the Criminal Procedure Bill and the Criminal Offence Bill. These reforms, passed on Friday 28 March 2025, represent the country’s most ambitious effort to modernize its justice system by replacing outdated colonial laws. The new laws aim to create a fairer, faster, and more…
