Kebba Af Touray

1 week ago | foroyaa.net | Kebba Af Touray |Sulayman Bah

By Kebba AF TourayThe African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) is gearing up for its second joint special mechanism forum in the Gambia from 6 to 5 May 2025. The ACHPR made the above disclosure in a press release issued on Tuesday, 15 April 2025. According to the release, the forum will be held on the theme: “Human Rights as an Imperative for People-centred Sustainable Development in Africa” and will bring together key stakeholders from across the continent.

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By Kebba AF TourayThe Gambia’s National Assembly’s joint committee on Finance and Public Accounts (FPAC) and Public Enterprises (PEC) is scheduled to review the progress made in the petroleum inquiry into the oil saga before members. This came following a parliamentary question raised by the Member for Niamina Dankunku, Hon. Samba Jallow, on a consignment of petroleum that amounts to 36,953,614 metric tons and is valued at US$30,000,000 (approximately D2,040,000,000.00).

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By Kebba AF TourayThe Gambia’s Minister of Digital Economy, Lamin Jabbi, has called for a strategic reassessment of the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, stressing its potential to drive significant national revenue despite current challenges in budget allocation. Minister Jabbi made these remarks during the National Assembly’s adjournment debate that concluded the first ordinary session of Parliament for the year.

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Kebba Af Touray

The Elections Bill 2021 obliges the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to provide enough security for candidates vying for the Office of President of the Republic of the Gambia in Clause 154. The Clause has undergone both the first and second reading stages in parliament and now craves the consideration stage for possible adoption by Members of the National Assembly and final assent by the President for it to become law.

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By Kebba AF TourayThe recently passed National Security Council Bill has imposed five years of imprisonment or one hundred thousand Dalasi as punishment for the disclosure of confidential documents without prior approval. The Bill, passed during the First Ordinary Session of parliament, seeks to promote the effective and efficient coordination of the security of The Gambia as a critically important factor in security sector reform.