President Adama Barrow’s call for Gambians aged 16 and above to register under the newly launched National Identity Management System (NIMS) has triggered legal debate after appearing to contradict existing provisions governing eligibility for national identity cards. The President made the announcement during the inauguration of the National Data Centre,[Read More…]
Tag: Human Rights
Nigeria Appoints New Commander For Troops Serving In The Gambia
The Nigerian Army has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Yahaya Mohammed Abdullahi as the new commander of its contingent serving under the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG). Lt. Col. Abdullahi officially assumed command during a change of command ceremony held on Monday, taking over from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Agada, who completed[Read More…]
President Barrow Names New Military Chief
President Adama Barrow has approved a major reshuffle in the leadership of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), appointing new commanders following the resignation of the former Chief of Defence Staff. Acting under the powers vested in him by Section 190(1A) of the 1997 Constitution, President Barrow announced a series of[Read More…]
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