Gambian Civil Society Leaders Chart Plan for Constitution Building
Leaders from various Non-Governmental Organisations and civil society organisations meet today 29th October 2024 to chart a way forward towards the Gambia’s Constitution Building Process at the Headquarters of The Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO).
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 Issues Position Paper on CyberCrime Bill
The Gambia Press Union issued a position paper identifying numerous recommendations on the CyberCrime Bill for improvement. Parliament is currently reviewing the Bill for adoption which in its current state will impact negatively on freedom of expression and press freedom and in The Gambia.
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.
Over 2.8 Million Children Out of School Due to Conflict in West and Central Africa in 2024
A report issued in 2024 highlights that over 2.8 million children have been impacted in 2024 after over 14,000 schools were closed. This number increased from 2.5 million children impacted in 2023 when some 13,000 schools were closed. More in this report.
Marina Int. School Launches Breast Cancer Campaign in Support of Student
Marina International School conducted a walk last week to promote their Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign where students learned about the importance of early detection and treatment and also raised funds for one of their colleague battling with brain tumor.
Hon Gassama says Environment and Climate Challenges Need Resilience and Foresight
In response to the call for climate action, the National Assembly's Select Committee on Environment, Sustainable Development and NGO Affairs, joined the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and partners in launching the Environmental Democracy project.
TANGO Concludes Four-Day Women in Leadership Training in Basse
TANGO and partners organized a four day training on women in political participation and leadership in Basse, in the Upper River Region of the Gambia which concluded on 17th October 2024.
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.
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