At the 12th Annual Conference of Speakers of African National and Regional Parliaments, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Speaker of the National Assembly of The Gambia, called on African legislative bodies to focus on securing the resources and policies necessary for improving access to quality education. Emphasizing the role of education in[Read More…]
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Gambia’s Debt Increased To D110 Billion
Finance Minister Seedy Keita updated Gambian lawmakers on the nation’s rising debt, which increased from D46 billion in early 2017 to D110 billion by December 2023. The rise was partly driven by the depreciation of the Gambian dalasi, which added D7.56 billion to the foreign currency debt. The Minister highlighted[Read More…]
Senegal’s President Sets Parliament Election On Nov. 17
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday dissolved the opposition-led national assembly, clearing the way for early legislative elections on Nov. 17. In an evening address, Faye, who came to power in April, said working with the assembly had grown difficult after members refused to start discussions on the budget[Read More…]
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