Lawmakers threw out a part of the Election Bill yesterday that would have killed the current voter list. This section had planned to make all voters register again under new rules. The joint Assembly committee talked long and hard before they decided this idea should disappear from the bill.
Justice Minister Dawda Jallow argued the Independent Electoral Commission should control these decisions since they run elections. He pointed out a big problem with keeping that rule. If they passed it, the voter list would vanish immediately. Any sudden election would become impossible because no legal voter list would exist.
Jallow mentioned this could stop any upcoming referendum until officials built a completely new registration system...
UDP leader Ousainu Darboe asked the police chief to watch his political moves carefully since he married into President Barrow's family. People will blame any unfair choices on this family connection. Darboe explained this concern during a media event yesterday. He pointed to recent events with an NPP supporter as proof of problems.
Darboe wants police to arrest Baboucarr Bahoum for harmful speech against the Kiang people. Bahoum called Kiang residents ungrateful when his party lost an election there last month. The police boss called these comments bad but then accepted Bahoum's sorry words as helpful. Darboe strongly disagreed with how the police handled this case.
During his press event, Darboe said Bahoum shows exactly how some...
Political expert Sait Matty Jaw thinks the two biggest parties need to agree before The Gambia can fix its constitution. He told The Standard newspaper that the ruling National Peoples Party must work with the opposition United Democratic Party since they control most seats in parliament. Their teamwork matters most right when lawmakers prepare to read the draft constitution a second time. After that step passes, Jaw believes everyone should have a chance to share their ideas about the document.
Jaw feels hopeful about recent talks to restart discussions on the draft. He said any new constitution must protect term limits for presidents and ensure strong government agencies. Human rights protections also need to remain solid in whatever...
A fresh survey shows most Gambians want killers and other serious criminals to face death sentences. Back in early 2018, President Barrow put all executions on hold, and The Gambia later signed papers promising not to kill prisoners. These actions haven't removed death penalties from Gambian law books completely. Around 80% of people asked said they think executing murderers makes perfect sense, regardless of their background or education.
Gambians trust their courts much less than they did five years ago. Nearly half the country believes judges take bribes and act corruptly. Fewer than half of all citizens have any faith left in the justice system. Many folks doubt regular people can win fair treatment when they enter a courtroom...
The Gambia Transport Union head, Omar Ceesay, wants the government to step up. He asks them to push car owners to give drivers written job letters as the 2023 Labor Law requires. Ceesay shared these thoughts during his Independence Day message. He believes these letters would make driving jobs more stable and protect workers under the law.
These papers would turn driving from casual work into real employment with rights and fair treatment. Drivers could then sign up for social security programs and get pension money later. They would also have health care plans and better safety at work, Ceesay explained. All these benefits already exist in the Labor Act but need to be applied to drivers.
Ceesay also pushed for better travel between...
Banjul City Council Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe called yesterday's five-month suspension of 25 council workers unfair. She spoke at a press conference about claims that EU-Ostend project money was mishandled. These employees stay home but still collect paychecks, even those investigated for small amounts like D500 or D1000. This situation forces her council to work with fewer hands.
The mayor described how she puts in extra hours because of these suspensions. The CEO stays until 8 p.m. every night, and other staff members work long shifts to make up for missing teammates. The council keeps paying these suspended workers, but they cannot use their skills during this waiting period, which hurts their ability to serve the public effectively...
The Gambia Tech Project partnered with Alliance Francaise Banjul and others to train 25 business coaches on Responsible Agricultural Investment. This five-day program helps coaches learn how to support young farmers. The training forms part of the Agri-Accelerator Project, which brings together FAO, Alliance Française, Gambia Tech, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Sabab Lou Foundation. The German Government funds these activities.
Young entrepreneurs need proper guidance to make smart farming choices. The project aims to give them the training, resources, and support they need. When these young farmers succeed, they boost productivity and create inclusive growth throughout The Gambia. Business coaches play a key role by sharing...
Three guys from Zimbabwe faced a judge Monday at the Stellenbosch court after they grabbed a man off the street and asked his family for millions. The court pushed their hearing back to March 14, when they'll ask to go free until trial. Police nabbed Luckmore Tawanda Muzhira, Takudzwa Trust Nzounhenda, and Itai Elvis Takawira last Friday during a big team effort. These men, aged 28, 35, and 39, face charges that include beating someone up, forcing money from people, stealing stuff, and taking someone against their will.
The cops worked together from different special units, including the Hawks, crime investigators, hostage experts, and even dog handlers. Police officer Lieutenant Colonel Siyabulela Vukubi explained that the victim...
Zimbabwe picked last year's soccer champions to play for a big trophy. The government says Simba Bhora and FC Platinum earned these spots because they finished first and second place in 2024's Premier Soccer League. These mining-backed teams have replaced traditional powerhouses Dynamos and Highlanders, who both missed invitations despite their massive popularity. The celebrations happen on April 18, 2025, at Nembudziya Growth Point in Gokwe North.
Information Minister Jenfan Muswere made this announcement during a press briefing after a cabinet meeting in Harare on Tuesday. He explained that players from Herentals Queens and Black Rhinos Football Clubs will entertain crowds during the Children's Party section of the celebrations...
