In an attempt to strengthen his grip on power, President Adama of the Gambia has sacked his deputy and two other ministers. Vice President Ousainou Darboe who is also leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) was sent packing from his post this morning. Two other ministers from Mr Darboe’s[Read More…]
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Ex-Gambian Speaker Gets D1 Million Bail
A former speaker of the Gambia’s National Assembly was Friday granted court bail after pleading not guilty to witness tampering. Fatoumata Jahumpa-Ceesay is accused of interfering with information or witnesses of the country’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TRRC). Prosecutors alleged alleged that the former speaker had with intent to[Read More…]
Gambia, IMF Reaches Agreement On Staff Monitored Program
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Jaroslaw Wieczorek, visited Banjul from February 25–March 8, 2019. The team discussed economic and financial policy commitments under a new Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) for 2019. At the end of the visit, Mr. Wieczorek said: “The team reached understandings with the Gambian[Read More…]
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