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News, Politics

UDP files lawsuit against 6 Presidential Advisers, 4 Diplomats

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has filed lawsuits against six Advisers to the President of the Republic of The Gambia and four (4) diplomats, challenging the constitutionality of their appointments. The Gambia’s main opposition party claims the appointments of the said advisers and diplomats contravene Section 170 of the Constitution […]

News, Politics

Pastef’s communications director El Malick Ndiaye arrested

Senegal: El Malick Ndiaye, head of communications of the opposition party Pastef was arrested on Sunday afternoon and detained at the Gendarmerie in Coloban where he is being investigated. His lawyer Me Moussa Sarr confirmed his arrest but said he doesn’t know the reason for his arrest at the moment. […]

News, Opinion

National Assembly should enact the Public Officers’ Declaration of Assets, Liabilities & Business Interests & the Anti-Corruption Commission Law

The Gambia needs a new caliber of leadership at all levels. The nation needs competent and honest politicians who operate with integrity and are not simply driven by vengeance, personal gain, or the desire to remain in office for life. These political leaders must be judged based on their capability, […]