Brikama’s Operation Clear the Road Postponed to After Tobaski After Closed-Door Meeting
Following clashes between “Operation Clear the Road” operatives and residents of Brikama on Monday 10th June 2024, a closed-door meeting between leaders of the Initiative, the Inspector General of Police and the Chairperson of Brikama Area Council has postponed the operation until after Tobaski.
FGM/C Bill, Vetting Bill, State of The Nation Set for Parliament in June and July 2024
The Gambia’s National Assembly is scheduled to start their Second Ordinary Session of the year 2024 on 24th June and conclude on 24th July 2024 which will see the return of the Women's Amendment Bill, the controversial Vetting Bill and President Adama Barrow’s 2024 State of the Nation Address.
MoYS: D1.5 million Grant to be Awarded to 29 Youths Next Week Tuesday
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon Bakary Badjie revealed that “through the Minister’s support, National Enterprise Development Initiative in the next few days will be giving out a total of D1.5 million to young people who have qualified to be given a grant to start their business or to expand the existing businesses”.
MoYS: D283 Million Independence Stadium Renovation to Conclude in July 2024
Sports Minister Hon Bakary Badjie revealed that The Gambia Government will spend some D283 million to complete two renovation phases of the country’s only National Independence Stadium which is expected to be completed by the end of July 2024.
MoTWI: Banjul - Barra Bridge Feasibility Study to be Completed by October 2024
The Minister of Transport Works and Infrastructure Hon Ebrima Sillah has revealed that pre-feasibility studies have commenced and is set to conclude by October 2024 for the Banjul – Barra Bridge during the Mansa Kunda Townhall meeting on Friday 31st May 2024.
MoJ: Draft Constitution to be Gazetted in Mid-June 2024
The Gambia’s Minister of Justice, Hon Dawda A Jallow has revealed that the Executive “hopes” to Gazette the Draft Constitution in mid-June after a review scheduled to be completed this week.
Female Circumcision Predates Islam says Imam Basiru Drammeh
Imam Basiru Drammeh of Latrikunda Central Mosques revealed that Female Genital Mutilation / Circumcision predates Islam and is not associated with Islam during a panel discussion organized by the African Commission for Human and People’s Rights on 17th May 2024.
NHRC Urges Gov’t to Establish Anti-Corruption Commission
Celebrating five years of existence, citing numerous achievements on Thursday 23rd May 2024, the Gambia’s NHRC took stock of steps taken by the government to fight corruption and urged the Executive to double up its efforts by taking “all necessary steps to enforce and implement the Anti-Corruption Act 2023”.
Central Bank: Headline Inflation and Food Inflation Down for April 2024
The Gambia’s Central Bank held a press conference on 23rd May 2024 revealing that headline and food inflation had declined in April 2024.
NHRC Trains Security Officials to Implement TRRC Recommendations and Security Sector Reforms
The Gambia’s NHRC and the Ministry of Justice conducted a three days training of security personnel on Thursday 16th May 2024 as recommended by the now defunct TRRC’.
Victim Center Welcomes Ousman Sonko’s Conviction
The Victim Center released this statement welcoming the sentencing of Ousman Sonko by a court in Switzerland.
Ousman Sonko Sentenced to 20 Years by Swiss Court for Jammeh Era Crimes
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland and private claimants against Ousman SONKO issued this press release announcing his conviction for crimes against humanity.
Ghanaian Victims Petition The Gambia's Justice Minister
Ghanaian Victims petitioned The Gambia’s Minister of Justice during a public lecture on the Transitional Justice process today 3rd May 2024. The petition titled “The Cry of the Ghanaian Victims of the 2005 Gambia Killing”, includes concerns and five demands for The Gambia Government signed by 36 people.
Opinion: Is President Barrow Using State Resources for Personal and Partisan Activities?
State House issued a press release on 9th May 2024 announcing that President Adama Barrow will tour industrial areas and inaugurate rural health centres, however, the statement adds that the Fatou Bah-Barrow Foundation and the NPP Regional Bureau will be inaugurated during the Presidential Tour starting today 10th May 2024.
IMF Approves New US$100 million Extended Credit Facility to The Gambia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new three-year, $100 million arrangement under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for The Gambia, aiming to reinforce the country’s economic recovery, curb inflation, stabilise foreign exchange markets, and address rising debt vulnerabilities. More in the press release.
Former Gambian Minister to Face Swiss Courts for Jammeh Era Crimes
Ousman Sonko was the former Interior Minister and an active accomplish of the former dictatorship of former President Yahya Jammeh. This story details his indictments according to the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission report.
Development Partners Contribute Over D5.8 Billion in Budget Support
This is a press release issued on 29th December 2023 announcing Budget Support for the Gambia Government from four different partners totaling over D5.8 Billion.
Parliament Approves Over D169 Million in Cuts and Reallocations to 2024 Appropriation Bill
Parliamentarians approved the 2024 Appropriation Bill on Tuesday 12th December 2023 which included cuts and reallocations to the budget lines of various government institutions.
2024 Budget Speech: Inflation Reached Record High 18.5% in September 2023
During the Finance Minister’s 2024 Budget Speech he highlighted that Inflation reached a record high 18.5% in September 2023 and noted some of the steps the government took bring down the cost of fuel and food in particular in an attempt to curb inflation and price increases.
The Jungler and the Journalist: Bai Lowe’s Freedom Newspaper Assassination Confession
Former Jungler Driver Bai Lowe was convicted to life in prison by a German Court in Celle for his role in the killing of three victims including former Veteran Journalist Deyda Hydara.
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