The opposition Gambia For All party (GFA) has expressed concern at the lack of political seriousness in addressing the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. Political tension is currently high in the small West African country after President Adama Barrow on Tuesday unilaterally declared a 21-day state of emergency without[Read More…]
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Covid-19: Gambia’s Barrow Extends State Of Emergency
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia Tuesday extended a state of emergency in the for a further 21 days, putting two fingers up at the country’s National Assembly that had earlier rejected his motion for an extension. Mr Barrow’s government failed to secure votes in the National Assembly required to[Read More…]
Gambia’s Draft Constitution To Be Presented To Parliament
A new draft constitution for the Gambia will in August be sent to the country’s National Assembly. The Ministry of Justice is already working on plans to publish the draft constitution in the Gazette as required by law before the end of this month. It could be recalled that in[Read More…]
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