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.
Gambia’s majority leader leads Ecowas Parliament diplomacy mission to Togo
Billy G. Tunkara, Ecowas Parliament Deputy Speaker, led a delegation to Togo, addressing their absence at the New Parliament’s inauguration. Togo pledged participation after its election to avoid disruptions. Tunkara also engaged opposition parties for peaceful elections, reaffirming Togo’s commitment to Ecowas and regional integration.
Rising insecurity a setback for The Gambia’s transition
The Gambia’s young democracy faces challenges. Crime and community conflicts are rising, threatening the gains made since dictatorship ended. Though freedoms increased, weak law enforcement and poverty fuel crime. The president must address security and the economy to solidify democracy.