The Abubakary Jawara Foundation donated D500,000 to the Gambia Armed Forces and has begun renovating Hamza Barracks, which was damaged by a fire in July, as part of its commitment to support affected military families and aid the country’s security institutions.
China plans to boost its investment in Nigeria following President Tinubu’s visit, with both nations signing agreements to enhance cooperation in energy, digital economy, industrial reform, and local currency trade, while committing to protecting citizens’ rights and opposing trade protectionism.
The Government’s 2024 Draft Constitution restricts media ownership to Gambian citizens and limits peaceful assembly rights for national security reasons, while removing the Supreme Court’s authority to validate emergency declarations, citing concerns over institutional friction and the need for swift crisis responses.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that Senegal’s new president plans to dissolve the opposition-controlled parliament on September 12 and launch a major anti-corruption campaign, aiming to implement leftist reforms and hold former leaders accountable.
A group of concerned Gambians has initiated a petition, with 320 out of 500 signatures gathered, to oppose Dr. Momodou Tangara’s nomination for Commonwealth Secretary-General, citing his past defense of human rights abuses during The Gambia’s dictatorship and deeming him unsuitable for the role.
