Speaker Rules Finance Minister Apologises for Delayed 2025 Budget
This is the ruling of the Speaker of the Sixth Legislature, Hon Fabakary Tombong Jatta, delivered on 15th November 2024 at the Gambia’s National Assembly in Banjul on the laying of the 2025 Budget.
WADEMOS Condemns Gambia’s Application of Draconian Media Laws
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) issued a statement condemning The Gambia Government’s use of Draconian Media Laws against Journalists.
President Barrow Assured to Drop Civil Suit Against The Voice
His Excellency Adama Barrow on Monday afternoon received a joint delegation from the media fraternity, comprising the Gambia Press Union, the Media Council of The Gambia, the Newspaper Publishers Association, and the Women Journalists Association at the State House in Banjul.
WADEMOS and RFLD Advocate for Human Rights Defenders at ACHPR 81st Session
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network with the support of the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Dévelopment, recently presented its situation reports on Human Rights Defenders in ten African countries during a side event at the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights.
GPU Raises Concerns Over Defamation Suits against The Voice & The Alkamba Times
The Gambia Press Union issued a statement condemning the Government’s lawsuits against the Voice Newspaper and the Alkamba Times grabbing headlines across the world in October 2024.
GPU Urges ACHPR to Reign in on The Gambia Government
The Gambia Press Union issued a statement at the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights, taking place in The Gambia on 22nd October 2024 urging the Commission to reign in on The Gambia Government to respect press freedom and implement media law reforms amongst others.
National Assembly Appoints Mr. Kalipha MM Mbye As New Clerk
The National Assembly appointed Mr Kalipha MM Mbye as Clerk of the National Assembly on 19th October 2024 during an Extra-Ordinary Session.
Second Extra-Ordinary Session of 2024 to Start Tomorrow Saturday 19th October
The Gambia’s National Assembly will be hosting it’s second extra-ordinary session of the 2024 Legislative year tomorrow Saturday 19th October 2024.
Gambia Update: The Voice Newspaper Editor Charged with False Publication, Detained
The Voice Newspaper Journalists have been involved in a legal tussle with President Adama Barrow over a story highlighting that Muhammed Jah of Q Group would be his successor for the 2026 Presidential Elections resulting in Police arresting and charging both the Editor and Journalist who wrote the story.
GPU Condemns Arrest and Detention of Journalist Momodou Justice Darboe, Threats from President
The Gambia Press Union issued a statement condemning President Adama Barrow's legal threats against the Voice Newspaper's reporter Momodou Justice Darboe and Editor Musa Sheriff resulting in their detention by Police.
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