Tag: President

News, Opinion, Politics

OPINION: How Mimi Toure’s dream of becoming the first-ever female Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly faded away!

Drama unfolded at the National Assembly of Senegal last week during the election of Speaker (President) of the former French colony’s 14th Legislature when the ruling coalition Benno Bokk Yaakaar, elected Dr. Amadou Mame Diop as Speaker instead of their head of Campagne Mrs. Aminata Mimi Toure, former Prime Minister […]

News

President Barrow Receives Award for Demonstration of Leadership in the Bronx Fire Incident

President Adama Barrow, Friday, September 23rd, received a Citation of Merit Award from the President of the Borough of the Bronx, Ms Vanessa L Gibson, on behalf of the residents in recognition of ‘his demonstration of excellent leadership and administration‘s relentless support to the community members’. The citation also acknowledged […]

News, Security

Armed Forces Council inaugurated

PRESS STATEMENT FROM DEFENCE MINISTRY His Excellency the President of the Republic of the Gambia and Commander-In-Chief of the Gambia Armed Forces Mr. Adama Barrow presided over the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of Members of the Armed Forces Council at the State House in Banjul. The Council is expected among […]