Caritas Gambia Strengthens Development Efforts Through Strategic Planning

Caritas Gambia is taking a significant step toward strengthening its role in national development by collaborating with key stakeholders to draft a comprehensive strategic plan. The initiative, launched on 25th March 2025, aims to identify priority areas and enhance partnerships to drive meaningful and lasting change across the country. More in the publication.

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Gamcel Employees: Salary Restored, But Bigger Issues Remain

Despite assurances from the newly appointed Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, Hon. Lamin Jabbie, that Gamcel staff salaries have been restored to normal, concerns persist over unresolved grievances outlined in a staff petition. More in this parliamentary report.

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Diaspora, National Assembly, Election, Politics Askanwi Gambia Diaspora, National Assembly, Election, Politics Askanwi Gambia

Majority Leader’s Motion Sparks Controversy in Diaspora Vote Debate

Despite multiple attempts by NAMs to reintroduce Clause 14, which mandates the registration of diaspora voters, the effort has been blocked by Deputy Speaker Hon. Seedy S. Njie and the Majority Caucus. This impasse has stalled parliamentary proceedings, preventing progress beyond seven clauses by 13:00 hrs. More in the report.

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Advocates Urge NAMs to Restore Law to Register Diaspora Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election

Gambian CSO leaders urged Parliamentarians to restore the deleted Clause 14 in the Elections Bill to register Gambians living abroad to vote in the 2026 Presidential Elections. More in the report.

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Hon. Darboe Disappointed Kanilai Ferry Commissioning Pushed to April

The return of the Kanilai Ferry has been delayed again, now expected in April due to shipping issues. Transport Minister Ebrima Sillah’s announcement disappointed many, including NAM Omar Darboe, who had hoped for its commissioning before Koriteh. More in the report.

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Women, Leadership, Africa, Politics Askanwi Gambia Women, Leadership, Africa, Politics Askanwi Gambia

Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Women in African Leadership

African politics has long been male-dominated, but a transformation is underway. Women are rising to the highest office, challenging norms, and reshaping governance. The election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Namibia’s first female president in 2025 marks a turning point in the push for gender-inclusive leadership. More in this publication.

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President Barrow Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency in ATI Meeting

The Access to Information (ATI) Commission met with President Adama Barrow at State House on 18th March 2025, to discuss efforts to improve public access to information. While progress has been made, challenges remain in fully enforcing the Access to Information Act. More in the publication.

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NAMs Spend All Day Considering 18 Clauses on National Security Council Bill

Parliamentarians failed to complete the consideration stage of 26 clauses in the National Security Council (NSC) Bill on 18th March 2025, as lengthy deliberations and disagreements over key provisions prolonged the debate. More in the Parliamentary report.

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