The embattled former Gambian justice minister Abubacarr Marie ‘Ba’ Tambadou has laid to rest wild speculations about his cabinet appointment, explaining that his entrance into the cabinet was premised on the confidence that President Adama Barrow reposed in him. “When the change occurred (Jammeh’s exit in 2016), I was the[Read More…]
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UN Envoy Backs Gambia’s Democratic Reforms
The United Nations Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, has wrapped up a three-day visit to The Gambia, reaffirming the UN’s strong support for the country’s democratic and constitutional reform efforts. During his visit, Mr. Simão met with President Adama Barrow and commended the ongoing[Read More…]
UDP Condemns Arrest Of Protesters, Urges Dialogue & Transparency
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has expressed deep concern over the arrest and detention of members of the Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) group, calling for their immediate release and urging authorities to respect citizens’ constitutional right to protest. The UDP, in no uncertain terms, criticized the law enforcement for[Read More…]
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