In what appears to be a growing friction between local governance and central government oversight, the Brikama Area Council (BAC) has been summoned by the Ministry of Local Government and Lands to answer to inquiries, surrounding the Council’s ongoing assessment of its revenue sources. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,[Read More…]
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UDP Raises Alarm Over Gambia Government’s ID Card Initiative In Mauritania
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has voiced serious concerns over the Gambia government’s recent decision to deploy a mobile national ID card registration team to Mauritania, questioning both the legality and the motives behind the move. The initiative, announced by the Gambia Immigration Department (GID), is officially aimed at “protecting[Read More…]
UDP Condemns President Barrow’s ‘Divisive Tribal Politics & Attacks On Free Speech’
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has issued a strongly worded statement, condemning what it calls, President Adama Barrow’s “latest attempt to sow division among Gambians by exploiting tribal sentiments” to make political inroads. The UDP accused Mr. Barrow of capitalizing on his meeting with the “so-called Mandinka Society” at the[Read More…]
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