OIC Summit wraps up with adoption of Banjul Declaration
The 15th session of the Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul concluded with the adoption of the Banjul Declaration, reaffirming support for Palestine, addressing humanitarian concerns, promoting economic cooperation, combating Islamophobia, and emphasizing dialogue among member states.
Erdoğan discusses ties, Gaza with Gambia’s Barrow
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Gambian President Adama Barrow discussed Turkey-Gambia relations, Israel’s Gaza assaults, and the upcoming OIC summit, with Erdoğan stressing Muslim unity against Israel and expressing hope for fruitful OIC negotiations, advocating for joint bilateral advancements between Turkey and Gambia.
Speaker Jatta calls for laws to protect Africa’s cultural values and sovereignty.
Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Speaker of The National Assembly, urged African lawmakers at the 2nd African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family Values and Sovereignty to enact laws safeguarding African family values and national sovereignty, addressing the adverse effects of politics, tribalism, and religion while emphasizing the dangers of illicit financial flows and the importance of defending national sovereignty through democratic principles, transparency, and accountability.
