Gambian Lawmaker, Seven Others File Case in Supreme Court Over Upholding on FGM Ban
A group led by National Assembly member Almamy Gibba is challenging the legality of female circumcision in The Gambia. They have filed a case at the Supreme Court arguing that the laws criminalizing the practice violate the country’s constitution. The group contends that these laws infringe upon religious and cultural rights, particularly those of Muslim women. They seek to overturn the specific amendments that outlawed female circumcision.
Ghana Signs A Petroleum Export Agreement With Gambia And Senegal.
Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority has signed an agreement with Senegal and Gambia to import petroleum products, further expanding its role as a regional energy hub, while the government commends the NPA’s efforts in managing the sector and emphasizes the importance of technology, innovation, and local content development.
Gambia ascends to Proliferation Security Initiative
By Omar Bah The Gambia has made a significant stride in global security by announcing its accession as a new member of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI). This endorsement, conveyed in a letter to Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, by his Gambian counterpart, underscores The Gambia’s commitment to international