(JollofNews) – The secretary-general of the Gambia’s United Democratic Party (UDP) has rubbished reports that he is controlling and influencing the decisions of President Adama Barrow. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe said such reports are nothing but a figment of people’s imaginations. “I’ve never in any way dictated anything to President Adama[Read More…]
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Gambia’s New Speaker Commits To Impartiality
(JollofNews) – Gambia’s new speaker of the National Assembly has vowed during her first media interview to remain impartial in her duties. Mariam Denton, who was elected to the top post on Tuesday, said she will use her position to ensure that bills sent to the National Assembly are properly[Read More…]
Gambia’s President Barrow Sets Out Key Development Priorities
(JollofNews) – President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has used his first cabinet meeting to set out his key development priorities for the country. The president who succeeded former long-term ruler, Yahya Jammeh in January, said expectations are high on his regime and it will urgently embark on a transformative[Read More…]