Mai Ahmad Fatty, leader of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), has commended the Majority Leader of Parliament, Hon. Billay G. Tunkara, for presenting a Motion for the Plenary to discuss the National People’s Party (NPP) proposal of a Parliamentary sub-committee investigation into alleged improper disposal of public assets looted by ex-President Jammeh, worth over 300…
In response to Government of The Gambia’s “Official Statement on Asset Recovery Process” dated 5 May 2025, the political movement Tabax Rewmi has lambasted government over the asset sales, citing opacity and “shameless exploitation” of the process. The movement did not just place all blame on government, it also lambasted Gambian political parties for “collusion”….
Kerewan Area Council chairman, Papa Tunkara, has dismissed the United Democratic Party (UDP) allegations of reckless spending as “bogus and misleading”. He claimed his administration inherited a struggling council and has since improved infrastructure and financial stability. Chairman Tunkara also defended recent vehicle purchases and a U.S. trip, citing operational needs and international partnerships. Below…
Simon I. Gomez, who contested the 2022 National Assembly elections for the Foni Bintang constituency under the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has officially joined the ruling National People’s Party (NPP). The announcement came following a meeting with the NPP’s Deputy Campaign Manager, Momodou Sabally, held the previous day. Mr Gomez formalized his decision during a…
The Fulbe Africa Organization has issued a strongly worded statement condemning comments made by the Minister for Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, Hon. Hamat NK Bah, during a recent meeting with Banjul Muslim Elders at the State House in Banjul. During the March 30th gathering, Hon. Bah reportedly attributed regional violence and jihadist activities…
His Excellency Mohammed BS Jallow, Vice President of The Gambia, accompanied by a team of officials, has embarked on a comprehensive site visit to key institutions under his purview. The sectors included the National Population Commission Secretariat (NPCS), National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), National Social Protection Agency (NSPA), National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), Food Safety and…
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…
The Director of Library and Research at the National Assembly of The Gambia, Alhagie M. Dumbuya, has delivered a public lecture on the historical evolution of parliamentary representation in The Gambia, highlighting the institutional development from colonial rule to the present-day National Assembly. The lecture was presented as part of activities marking the 2025 Parliamentary…
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…
Hon Modou Lamin Bah, Member of Banjul North, has criticised the Office of the President for its decision to assume control of McCarthy Square, a key public space in the capital. The move, outlined in a letter dated March 11, 2025, has sparked a legal and political dispute over local governance and adherence to national…
