NAMs Sign Gambia Participates’ Good Governance Social Contract
Members of The Gambia’s National Assembly signed a Political Social Contract for Accountability and Good Governance hosted by Gambia Participates on Saturday, 27th June 2026, at Bakadaji Hotel in Kololi.
The initiative seeks to strengthen youth participation in governance by creating a platform where political leaders publicly commit to accountability, transparency, and responsive leadership.
More in the news report.
D3 Million Fine Proposed for ‘Aggravated Migrant Smuggling’ Under New Immigration Bill
The Gambia could soon impose a minimum fine of D3 million on individuals convicted of “aggravated migrant smuggling,” as lawmakers continue scrutinising the proposed Immigration Bill 2026, which seeks to criminalise migrant smuggling for the first time in the country’s history.
More in this parliamentary report.
Gambia Participates Blames President Barrow for Delayed Anti-Corruption Commission
Almost eight months after the National Assembly confirmed three Anti-Corruption Commissioners in December 2025, the Office of the President is yet to officially hold their swearing-in ceremony to empower the Commission to commence investigating corruption allegations.
More in the news report.
Gambia’s First Law Criminalising Migrant Smuggling Set for Parliament
The Gambia is set to take a major step in tackling irregular migration as lawmakers prepare to consider a new Immigration Bill that could, for the first time, specifically criminalise migrant smuggling in the country.
The Immigration Bill 2026, which is scheduled to be tabled before the National Assembly on Monday, 8th June 2026, seeks to repeal and replace the main immigration legislation that has been in force for more than six decades.
More in this parliamentary report.
ActionAid Engages Parliament’s Trade Committee on Bilateral Investment Treaties
ActionAid The Gambia (AAITG) held an engagement forum with the National Assembly Select Committee on Trade on Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) on Friday, 22nd May 2026.
The forum, held at the National Assembly in Banjul, brought together key stakeholders to discuss the implications of BITs on trade, investment governance, national development, and public accountability in the Gambia.
More in the Parliamentary report.
Omar Conteh: Report Reveals 673 Tobacco-Related Deaths Occur Annually in The Gambia
The head of the Tobacco Industry Monitoring Team, Mr Omar Conteh, has revealed that 673 people die from smoking-related causes annually in The Gambia, according to the 2025 Tobacco Atlas report.
More in the report.
Senegalese Casamance Conflict Forces Gambian Foni School Closures
Conflict in southern Senegal has led to the temporary closure of several Gambian schools in the Foni area along the border between the two countries. Hon Gibba for Foni Kansala raised a matter of the day, debating the issue in parliament.
More in this news report.
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