Did the Executive Reintroduce the 2024 Draft Constitution Against National Dialogue Recommendations?
Almost a year after the First National Dialogue held in February 2024, a report published on the engagement highlights how the Executive was cautioned to build consensus prior to tabling a new Draft Constitution in Parliament. More in this report.
Kunta Kinteh Ferry Service Disrupted After President Barrow Visits Kanilai Ferry
A disruption to the Kunta Kinteh Ferry occurred just barely days after President Adama Barrow visited the Kanilai Ferry, which is currently slipped up at Banjul shipyard for maintenance. More in the report.
President Barrow Convinces Striking Labourers to Resume Work After Meeting Chairman
President Adama Barrow met the Chairman of striking labourers at the Faraba Campus during a coincidental routine inspection of works yesterday, 15th January 2025. More in this exclusive story.
Editorial on “First Ever” Presidential Media Dinner in The Gambia
Askanwi editor Yusef Taylor met President Adama Barrow during the first ever Presidential Media Dinner on 28th December 2024 and shares his reflections from the night. More in the editorial.
Barrow's "Meet the People Tour" Concludes with Promises of Progress and Community Engagement Across The Gambia
This publication highlights some of the positive engagements during President Adama Barrow’s recently concluded "2024 Meet the People Tour,” which includes numerous promises to uplift The Gambian populace from poverty. More in the publication.
President Barrow: Jesus' Life Should "Inspire Us to Serve Humanity Selflessly"
President Adama Barrow delivered a Christmas message calling for Gambians to draw inspiration from Jesus Christ to serve humanity and mutually love and care for one another. More in this report.
GSM Operators Promise to Address Hon Gibba’s Poor Network Concerns in the Fonis Since Post Jammeh
All Gambian GSM Companies promised to address concerns from Hon Almami Gibba of Foni Kansala on the poor network performance in the Foni’s since the change of regime from former President Jammeh to current President Barrow during the 8th Consumer Parliament organised by PURA. More in the report.
WADEMOS Condemns Gambia’s Application of Draconian Media Laws
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) issued a statement condemning The Gambia Government’s use of Draconian Media Laws against Journalists.
Media Stakeholders Meet President Barrow on Press Freedom Concerns
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) and allied media organisations and affiliates on Monday paid a courtesy call on President Adama Barrow to discuss key issues that affect press freedom.
President Barrow Assured to Drop Civil Suit Against The Voice
His Excellency Adama Barrow on Monday afternoon received a joint delegation from the media fraternity, comprising the Gambia Press Union, the Media Council of The Gambia, the Newspaper Publishers Association, and the Women Journalists Association at the State House in Banjul.
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