Minister of Justice Dawda Jallow defended the amendments to the draft constitution, stating they resulted from extensive consultations and aimed to create a legal framework that addresses historical injustices and supports a democratic future for The Gambia, despite criticisms of being self-serving.
Fourteen African countries, including The Gambia, pledged over $45 million to the WHO’s inaugural Investment Round, aimed at securing sustainable financing for the health sector, with support from key partners.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urged greater European support to address Sahel instability during Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s visit, emphasizing the region’s strategic importance and highlighting Senegal’s mediation efforts amid rising jihadist violence and shifts in alliances within Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
Spain and The Gambia signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding on August 28 to establish a framework for circular migration, focusing on young people and women, and pledged to promote safe and orderly migration while addressing migration challenges and strengthening ties between Africa and Europe.
Musician Hussain Dada, during his visit to the Gambian High Commissioner in the U.K., sought support for addressing the challenges faced by Gambian entertainers in obtaining U.K. visas and highlighted the need for copyright laws to protect musicians’ rights and earnings in The Gambia.
