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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Security, Election, Dialogue, Peace Askanwi Gambia Security, Election, Dialogue, Peace Askanwi Gambia

The Gambia Launches Insider Mediators Network to Strengthen Peacebuilding

As The Gambia prepares for a crucial election season, efforts to promote peace and social cohesion have taken center stage. On 26th February 2025, Peace Hub The Gambia and partners, in collaboration with UNDP and the EU, launched the Insider Mediators Network at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre in Bijilo. More in the report.

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Hon Touma Njie Maintains Seat but Loses Injunction Against Kebba Jallow’s PPP Leadership

Hon Fatoumatta Njie of Banjul South maintained her parliamentary seat for Banjul South but lost her application for series of injunctions against the leadership of the People’s Progressive Party, Mr Kebba Jallow on Thursday 5th December 2024.
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