We are gathered here on this historic event marking the signing of an African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) Agreement. This is the first time in the history of our Union that we have decided to create a Free Trade Area. The aim is to boost intra-African trade to promote[Read More…]
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More Security Officers Detained Over Solo Sandeng’s Lynching
Authorities in the Gambia are questioning a group of security officers of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) formerly National Intelligence Agency (NIA) who were arrested last weekend in connection with the murder of a former United Democratic Party (UDP) Organising Secretary, Ebrima Solo Sandeng. Although police are yet to reveal the[Read More…]
Democracy Watch Gambia Sets Out Recommendation For New Constitution
Democracy Watch Gambia Tuesday published a list of recommendations it wants to be included in the amended constitution of the Gambia. The Gambia’s Ministry of Justice is currently reviewing the country’s 1997 constitution, which it said was heavily flawed and seriously limits the rights and freedoms of Gambians. “Having conducted[Read More…]

