Speaker Jatta urges end to Israel’s war in Gaza
During the 5th Conference of the League of Parliamentarians for Al Quds in Istanbul, Gambia’s National Assembly Speaker, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, urged immediate action to end Israel’s military operation in Gaza, emphasizing the moral imperative of supporting Palestine and advocating for justice, equality, and dignity for all, while reaffirming The Gambia’s commitment to a peaceful resolution based on international law and UN resolutions, with Al-Quds Al Shareef as its capital.
Barrow downplays possible low turnout of heads of state at Banjul OIC summit
Barrow minimizes concerns over potential sparse attendance by world leaders at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Banjul, emphasizing the significance of the event for Gambia’s international standing and diplomatic relations despite any anticipated low turnout.
The Abridged Version Of The Gambia Recovery Focused National Development Plan (2023-2027) “Yiriwaa” And Financing Strategy
The Gambia’s Recovery-Focused National Development Plan (RF-NDP) covers the period 2023-2027 and aims to recover from COVID-19, the Ukraine war, climate change and other challenges. It builds on the previous National Development Plan. The RF-NDP was created through consultations with various stakeholders and considers the difficult global economic situation, which is impacting developing countries like The Gambia. The plan acknowledges risks of setbacks in poverty reduction, healthcare, education and environmental protection.
