The National Youth Parliament completed its election process Wednesday after confronting significant financial obstacles throughout the week-long democratic exercise. Youth representatives from constituencies across The Gambia participated in the three-day voting period that concluded with results announced at the organization's Westfield Highway headquarters. Abdoulie O. Bah, the group's administrative head, characterized the process as unprecedented while acknowledging resource constraints that tested organizational capabilities.
Electoral Committee Chairperson Babucarr Nyang emphasized the historic nature of youth-led democratic participation. The entirely youth-managed process drew candidates and staff from all regions despite...
Former Banjul City Council executives acknowledged years of financial mismanagement during testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on July 16, 2025. Mustapha Batchilly and Momodou Camara disclosed widespread recruitment violations that bypassed legal requirements. The council hired over 30 contract employees without performance evaluations or proper authorization from the Local Government Service Commission. These appointments violated the Local Government Act and significantly drained municipal resources.
Camara confirmed that recruitment practices since 2018 lacked due process and failed to add operational value. Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez questioned Batchilly about unauthorized salary increases of 50 percent and...
Vice President Muhammed BS. Jallow convened with UNICEF representatives at the State House to address child protection measures. The discussion centered on safeguarding vulnerable students within Majalis educational institutions. Jallow praised UNICEF for sustained governmental assistance while acknowledging existing obstacles in securing children's rights. Government officials pledged coordinated sectoral cooperation to enhance educational protection systems. UNICEF Representative Ms. Nafisa Binte Shafique recognized the administration's successful submission of its periodic report to the Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Shafique outlined UNICEF's establishment of a child rights center, which is being partnered with the...
Justice Sonia Akinbiyi struck down a lawsuit brought by Home-Land Development Company Limited against Alhagie Conteh and the National Water and Electricity Company. The Banjul High Court Annex judge determined that the case represented frivolous and vexatious litigation that abused judicial procedures. Conteh had requested dismissal through a motion filed on March 25, 2025, arguing that the complaint lacked reasonable cause of action. His legal team demonstrated that plaintiff Edrissa S. Sanyang had previously filed identical claims against the same defendants before Justice Sarah Aryee. The court established that both cases involved duplicate parties, subject matter, and legal issues.
Akinbiyi ruled that Sanyang functioned as the...
International IDEA delivered specialized training sessions for Gambian National Assembly Members focused on inclusion and diversity management. The European Union funded this initiative through the CODE Project over two days. Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta stressed that parliamentarians must represent all segments of society as the voice of the people. He described diversity management as a strategic necessity for effective policymaking and the development of democratic institutions. The legislature demonstrates an ongoing commitment to strengthening parliamentary capacity through such professional development.
Mrs. Jainaba Faye from the International IDEA emphasized the transformative role of parliamentarians in advancing inclusive...
Liverpool secured French forward Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt after finalizing personal terms for a six-year deal. The 23-year-old striker chose the Premier League champions over competing offers from Manchester United and Newcastle United. French journalist Fabrice Hawkins confirmed the agreement between the player and the club through social media channels. Manchester United's proposal was rejected, while Newcastle withdrew from negotiations entirely. Liverpool emerged as the sole destination for the talented forward.
Ekitike remains under contract with Frankfurt through 2029 following his permanent move from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. The striker initially joined the German club on loan before completing a full...
Manchester United submitted a third bid worth £70 million for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo during this summer transfer window. The Athletic reports that United structured their latest proposal as £65 million guaranteed plus £5 million in performance-related add-ons. Brentford previously turned down two Manchester United approaches, valued at £45 million plus £10 million in bonuses and £55 million plus £7.5 million in incentives, respectively. The London club seeks to surpass the £62.5 million fee Wolverhampton received when selling Matheus Cunha. Brentford awaits a response to United's formal submission.
The 25-year-old forward holds a contract with Brentford through summer 2026 with an additional one-year option. Mbeumo has...
Barcelona sporting director Deco has conducted discussions with representatives of midfielder Xavi Simons, according to Spanish journalist Carlos Monfort. The Portuguese executive explored possibilities for bringing back the Dutch player who departed the Catalan academy during his youth career. Monfort reported these developments through Sport while acknowledging the challenging nature of any potential transfer from RB Leipzig.
Club officials continue to evaluate various pathways to secure the talented midfielder, despite significant obstacles. Simons has progressed through multiple European clubs since leaving Barcelona as a teenager, with stops at Paris Saint-Germain and PSV Eindhoven before settling at his current German...
Paris Saint-Germain management refuses to consider selling Bradley Parkola during the current transfer period. L'Équipe reports that club executives view any potential departure as entirely impossible this summer. The French side has initiated preliminary negotiations with the young winger regarding contract enhancement and salary increases. These discussions demonstrate the organization's commitment to retaining the talented player for years to come. Officials aim to secure Parkola's services beyond his current agreement.
The 21-year-old has accumulated 103 appearances for the capital club while contributing 26 goals and 30 assists. His existing deal runs through the summer of 2028, providing PSG with substantial leverage in any...
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