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Why Were You Elected to the Hallowed Chamber? Parliamentarian Asking GMD 100,000 of Taxpayers’ Money for “Clothing Allowances.”

Part III. Fatoumatta: Suppose the news story trending on social media and in the national papers that the Gambia’s National Assembly members have agreed to be paid a whopping sum of GMD 100,000, known as the “Clothing Allowance,” from the budget for every ‘Honorable’ member, in addition claiming to hefty […]

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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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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: […]