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Government to Release White Paper on TRRC Recommendations

President Adama Barrow presided over a two-day intensive Cabinet session where cabinet Ministers reviewed the draft White Paper that was developed to look into the recommendations of the Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission’s (TRRC) report. Speaking to reporters after the sessions, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Honourable Dawda […]

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US Senate Passes Durbin, Risch Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Gambia For Democratic And Peaceful Elections

For Immediate Release May 12, 2022 Resolution urges Gambian Government to act on recent recommendations of the Gambian Truth Commission. WASHINGTON – The U.S Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member of the Senate […]

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Turkish Security Assessment Team Checks Gambia’s Security Preparedness Ahead of OIC Summit

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Mr. Seyaka Sonko on Monday, 9th of May 2022, received the Turkish National Police Assessment Team, led by the Deputy Director of Department of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish National Police, Mr. Turgay Oglin; and the Deputy Director of the City of Antalya Police, Mr. […]

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ECOWAS, Ambassadors Chart Way Forward for Regional Stability

Abuja, Nigeria, MAY 11, 2022. Ecowas and its Member States’ Ambassadors are charting a way forward for regional stability, peace, and security. The intensified cooperation was reinforced at the thematic briefing session with Member States’ Ambassadors held on the 10th of May in Abuja, Nigeria. Speaking on the session’s theme: […]