July 19, 2023
Gambia: BAC Did Not Have an Inspection Committee, Witness Says
A top Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA) official has informed the Inquiry Commission on Local Government matters that the Brikama Area Council has no inspection and… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Gambia: National Assembly to Go On Month-Long Recess
The National Assembly of The Gambia will go on month-long recess, according to an announcement on Tuesday by the Office of the Clerk. Read more »
West Africa: Democracy in West Africa - the Senegalese Exception
Macky Sall's decision not to stand for a third term in the February 2024 presidential election is both a relief and a source of pride for Senegal. It anchors the West African… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Gambia: GDC Hails Macky Sall for Decision
The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) has congratulated and commended Senegalese president Macky Sall for his decision not to run for a third term. The Party thus hailed President… Read more »
Gambia: Local Govt Commission to Resume Hearings Today
The Commission of inquiry into Local government Councils and related Matters will resume hearings with the opening of its ninth-weekly session on Monday, 10th July after a month's… Read more »
Gambia: NAMs Receive First Post-Legislative Scrutiny Advocacy
National Assembly Members (NAMs) on Friday 7 July 2023 kick-started a two-day post-legislative scrutiny seminar organised by Westminster Foundation for Democracy as a means to… Read more »
Gambia: UDP Prefers Party Led-Coalition, Urges All Opposition Parties to Join Them
Political party leaders are said to have begun coalition talks ahead of the 2026 presidential election. However, the North Bank Region Spokesperson of the United Democratic Party… Read more »
Gambia: Democracy Is Never to Be Taken for Granted - Says Ambassador Pampaloni
Corrado Pampaloni, ambassador and head of the European Union Delegation to The Gambia has said that democracy is never to be taken for granted, nor fully accomplished. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Gambia: Barrow Presides Over Swearing-in of New Judicial Secretary
Following the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission, President Adama Barrow Thursday 6th July confirmed the appointment of the new Judicial Secretary, Mr Abdou Conteh,… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Updated On OMVG Council's Work
President Adama Barrow Wednesday received at the State House the OMVG Council of Ministers and the High Commission, who came to bring him up-to-date on the progress of work and the… Read more »
Gambia: Project for Consolidation of Democratic Dispensation in Gambia Launched
The European Union Delegation to The Gambia and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on Thursday launched their joint project… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Gambia: WFD Trains Women Councilors On Inclusive Politics, Gender Development
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) on Wednesday 5th July 2023 convened a two-day training on inclusive politic and women empowerment initiatives for Persons With… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Parliament Chair Welcomes Macky's Decision As Sub-Regional Relief
Chairman of the ECOWAS Parliament's Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, Security and Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. said the announcement by… Read more »
Gambia: BCC Mayor Urges Women to Harness Political Opportunities
The mayor of Banjul City Council (BCC), Rohey Malick Lowe, on Wednesday 5 July 2023 pointed out that there is no reason why women should not seize the opportunity and the… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Gambia: Barrow Reacts to Macky's Decision
President Adama Barow has reacted to the decision made by President Macky Sall of Senegal not to run for a third term in office as president, saying it is a "courageous move." Read more »
Gambia: UDP Hails Macky's 'Democratic Stance'
The United Democratic Party (UD) has applauded President Macky Sally for his decision not to run for a third term in office. Read more »
Gambia: Update On Redeployment of Permanent Secretaries
The Gambia Government wishes to update the current redeployment of Permanent Secretaries. Read more »
Gambia: Information Is Lifeblood of Democracy - Info Minister
The minister of Information, Lamin Queen Jammeh, has explained that considering the government's commitment to the availability of information and appreciating the reality that… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Gambia: Barrow Shuffles Senior Government Officials
Banjul, The Gambia -- Consistent with his commitment to increased accountability and stability in Public Service Administration, His Excellency President Adama Barrow, has… Read more »
Gambia: 'Representation Is All About Serving Interest of People'
Ousman Sillah, Former National Assembly Member for Banjul North has said that: "Political representation is all about serving the interest of the people. Read more »
Gambia: Essa Faal Vows to Change Politics of Attacks, Tribalism
The 2021 Independent Presidential candidate, Essa Mbye Faal, has vowed to change lots of happenings in The Gambia, saying it includes politics of personal attacks and tribalism. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Accepts Minister Abbas Sanyang's Resignation
State House, Banjul, 26th June 2023: With reference to Section 75, subsection 6 (a) of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency, President of the… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Gambia: CoPG Calls On Govt to Act On 9-Point Demands
The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG), a pressure group over the weekend held a peaceful protest to express their dismay at certain thematic issues affecting the country and… Read more »
Gambia: NHRC Boss Hails Govt for Accepting Most TRRC Recommendations
The chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has hailed the government of The Gambia for accepting most of the recommendations made by the Truth Reconciliation… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Gambia: NYP Inaugurates First-Ever Office Since Inception
The National Youth Parliament, a body responsible for running the affairs of young people in the country, recently inaugurated its first-ever office since inception in 2002. Read more »