CPA Banjul Conference Urges Homegrown Solutions for Africa’s Challenges
President Adama Barrow, at the 54th CPA Africa Region conference, called for African nations to drive their development by tackling conflicts, economic issues, and climate change through democracy, with Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta and CPA Chairperson Hon. Catherine Hara highlighting parliaments’ roles in resilience and accountability.
Louis Prom Claims Social Security and Former Attorney General Pressured his Firm to Relinquish their Hotels
Louis Prom’s testimony on August 4, 2025, revealed pressure from SSHFC and the former Attorney General to transfer Ocean Bay and Sun Beach hotels, exposing misleading motions and lease disputes during the Janneh Commission, raising concerns about asset management in The Gambia.
Brikama Officials Acknowledge They Redirected Development Funds from Geology to Cover Debts and Salaries
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry questioned former Brikama Area Council officials Sheriffo Sonko and Modou Jonga over the mismanagement of D11.8 million in Geology Funds, highlighting unauthorized spending and lack of oversight from May 2018 to January 2023.
GLMA Director General Testifies About Missing Cattles from President Yahya Jammeh
On July 22, 2025, the Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency’s Director General testified about significant losses of Yahya Jammeh’s livestock due to missing court orders and resource shortages, highlighting oversight failures as the National Assembly’s Special Select Committee continues its probe.
