(JollofNews) – It was on 25 July 2017 that the National Assembly amended Section 62 sub-section 1(b) of the Constitution by removing the age requirement for the qualification for election of a president. By this amendment, the appointment of the vice president under section 72 sub-section 2 was also affected[Read More…]
Year: 2017
Gambia: Taxi Drivers Charged For Protesting Against Fare Reduction
(JollofNews) – Police in the Gambia have filed criminal charges against a group of private taxi drivers who were detained for staging a peaceful protest against the reduction of fares in the country. Sixty taxi drivers were arrested, according to a spokesman of the Gambia’s Police Force, Foday Conta. He[Read More…]
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: “Power Corrupts And Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely”
(JollofNews) – New Gambia can only see it happen. There will be challenges. Our hope, for the security and sanctity of our Republic,that President Barrow will respond to the challenges with circumspection and wisdom. Our democracy demands debate and dissent – fierce, sustained, and unflinching when necessary. There is an[Read More…]
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