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Parliament Defers Prerogative of Mercy Bill for Further Consultations

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Parliament Defers Prerogative of Mercy Bill for Further Consultations

thevoice March 13, 2026

By: Fatou Krubally The National Assembly on Thursday decided to defer consideration of the Private Member Bill...

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Minister Unveils Plans For GAF Engineering Corps to Lead National Infrastructure Drive

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Minister Unveils Plans For GAF Engineering Corps to Lead National Infrastructure Drive

thevoice March 12, 2026

By: Fatou Krubally The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) is set to play a more prominent role in...

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President Faye Reaffirms Pastef Membership, Reflects On 2023 Party Dissolution

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President Faye Reaffirms Pastef Membership, Reflects On 2023 Party Dissolution

thevoice March 9, 2026

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal on Saturday reaffirmed his membership in the Patriotic Front for Economic...

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Defence Minister attends medal parade for Ghana ECOMIG Contingent in Barra

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Defence Minister attends medal parade for Ghana ECOMIG Contingent in Barra

thevoice March 9, 2026

By Haddy Touray The Gambian Minister of Defence, Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, on Friday attended the Medal Day...

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Economist Criticises Proposal To Penalise Unlicensed Groundnut Traders

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Economist Criticises Proposal To Penalise Unlicensed Groundnut Traders

thevoice March 6, 2026

By Haddy Touray Gambian economist Dr. Ousman Gajigo has criticised remarks attributed to the country’s Minister of...

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National Assembly Reaffirms Commitment to One-China Policy

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National Assembly Reaffirms Commitment to One-China Policy

thevoice March 6, 2026

By Fatou Krubally The National Assembly of The Gambia on Wednesday reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the...

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National Assembly adopts Environment Management Bill to strengthen resource protection

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National Assembly adopts Environment Management Bill to strengthen resource protection

thevoice March 6, 2026

By: Fatou Krubally The National Assembly on Wednesday adopted the National Environment Management Bill 2025, legislation aimed...

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NAMs Challenge VP Over NPP’s D50M Women’s Fund

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NAMs Challenge VP Over NPP’s D50M Women’s Fund

thevoice March 5, 2026

  By: Fatou Krubally The National Assembly Wednesday pressed Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow to clarify the...

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NAM Clashes With Foreign Minister Over Diplomatic Passport Issuance to Foreigners

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NAM Clashes With Foreign Minister Over Diplomatic Passport Issuance to Foreigners

thevoice March 5, 2026

By Binta Jaiteh Tensions flared in the National Assembly on Wednesday as Janjanbureh lawmaker Omar Jato Jammeh...

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Speaker Jatta Defends Withdrawal of Vetting Bill, Saying “Is in Order”

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Speaker Jatta Defends Withdrawal of Vetting Bill, Saying “Is in Order”

thevoice March 5, 2026

By Binta Jaiteh The Speaker of the National Assembly, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, on Wednesday ruled that the...

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