The National Assembly was forced to adjourn its sitting on Tuesday after lawmakers failed to meet the minimum quorum required to begin business for the day. Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta took his seat at 10:00 a.m. as scheduled, but the Chamber did not have enough Members present to proceed. A[Read More…]
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Gambia’s National Assembly Divided As Jammeh Debate Flares
A routine sitting of the National Assembly burst into a sharp political clash on Thursday after Lower Saloum lawmaker Sainey Jawara described former President Yahya Jammeh as a threat to national security. His remarks immediately drew a strong reaction from Foni Kansala representative Almamy Gibba, who dismissed the claim and[Read More…]
CDS Cham & Dou Sanno Named In Disposal Of Jammeh’s Assets
Serving member of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) Warrant Officer Class 2(WO2) Lamin Suso has named the Gambia’s army chief Gen. Mamat O. Cham and President Barrow’s adviser Dou Sanno in the controversial disposal of former President Yahya Jammeh’s assets. The National Assembly’s Special Committee, investigating the sale and disappearance[Read More…]
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