By The World Bank Group WASHINGTON, October 4, 2023 — Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic outlook remains bleak amid an elusive growth recovery. According to the latest World Bank Africa’s Pulse report, rising instability, weak growth in the region’s largest economies, and lingering uncertainty in the global economy are dragging down growth prospects in the region. Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to decelerate to 2.5% in 2023, from 3.6% in 2022. South Africa’s GDP is expected to only grow by 0.5% in 2023 as energy and transportation bottlenecks continue to bite. Nigeria and Angola are projected to grow at 2.9% and 1.3% respectively,…
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By the Gambia Press Union (GPU) The Police in the Gambia have revoked the bail granted to Alagie Bora Sissawo, an online talk show host, and rearrested him this morning, according to the online news platform, Kerr Fatou, where his shows are aired. Sisawo was asked to report to the Kairaba Police Station on Wednesday morning and told his bail is revoked. The police also seized his mobile phone and had him detained, the media house said in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). His whereabouts are currently unknown. “Alhagie Bora Sisawo Co-host on Badinya Kaacha on Kerr Fatou…
The Gambia’s Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations (Victim Center) elected a new Chairperson on 30th September 2023 after initially voting in the current Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission Mr Emmanuel Joof. After submitting his resignation the post was declared vacant and an election was held to elect another Chairperson. Below is the statement from the Victim Center on the election. Announcement on the Outcome of the Elections of the VC Chairperson Dear Members and Supporters of the Victims Center, We stand at a pivotal moment in our organization’s history as we announce the results of our recent…
PRESS RELEASE STATEMENT UNWAVERING SOLIDARITY FOR THE PROHIBITION OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM) IN THE GAMBIA The National Forum for Gender Equality, Democracy, and Sustainable Development stands firmly and unwaveringly in solidarity with The Gambia in its ongoing efforts to prohibit and combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the Women’s Amendment Act 2015. The recent discussions around the possibility of repealing the prohibition of FGM in The Gambia is a matter of great concern for our organization. FGM, a deeply rooted cultural practice, has caused immense suffering for countless women and girls across the globe. Our organization recognizes and respects…
[1]*By Kalipha MM Mbye Introduction The term ‘legislative supremacy’ suggests that parliament enjoys unfettered, unconditional, and absolute legislative powers. Does the National Assembly of The Gambia enjoy unfettered legislative powers? To examine this question and the parliament’s primary role in the law-making process in The Gambia, it is important to evaluate the legislative power of parliament. According to the constitution of The Gambia, all power and state authority is derived from the people and the constitution.[2] Notwithstanding, section 100 of The Gambia’s Constitution vests in the legislative authority in parliament. Generally, while legislative powers are vested in parliament, those powers…
From Victims Center, 25th September 2023 The Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations, regrets to announce the demise of Mrs Nogoi Njie of Mandinary in the West Coast Region, after battling a long-time illness as a result of the torture meted out on her during detention at the NIA. She was arrested alongside the late Solo Sandeng and Co. on April 14th, 2016. She was a formidable woman who was steadfast in her stance on Electoral Reforms. We remember her as a patriotic citizen who was dedicated to the course of democracy and for her contribution to the…
By David Kujabi Abstract: The African continent has witnessed a surge in coups and political unrest in recent years, with several West African nations affected by political instability. This article delves into the regional threats and their potential impact on The Gambia, focusing on the indicators of conflict. Drawing on recent coups in Africa, political developments in neighbouring Senegal, and the current situation within The Gambia, this article explores the key factors that could exacerbate the risk of violent conflict in the region and provides recommendations to mitigate these risks and foster stability. Introduction: The Gambia is generally characterized by…
This is the welcome statement of Dr Baba Yusuf Musa, Director General of WAIFEM delivered on 18th September 2023 at the opening ceremony of the regional workshop organised by the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM). The event is organised in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 1. I welcome you all to the opening ceremony of the IMF/WAIFEM Regional Workshop on Balance of Payments (BOP) and International Investment Position Statistics. Firstly, I wish to express our utmost appreciation to the President, Government and the good people of The Gambia for welcoming us to conduct these…
The Gambia’s National Assembly approved a 38-point resolution on the FPAC’s Report on Monday 18th September 2023 aimed at recovering millions of funds identified as misused or not accounted for by Auditors. Below is the entire statement issued by Parliament yesterday. RESOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON FPAC’s REPORT 2023 WHEREAS the National Assembly considered the recommendations of the Consolidated Report of the Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) for the period June 2022 to July 2023 on the 2019 Audited Accounts of the Government, Annual Activity Reports and Audited Financial Statements of Public Agencies and Institutions, City, Municipal and…
Demands Public Apology from Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) By GPU, (Fajara, 17 September, 2023) – The Gambia Press Union (GPU) hereby expresses its total rejection of a recommendation by the National Assembly to refund more than half a million dalasi of “unconfirmed” expenditure of funds some by media houses that benefitted from the government’s Covid-19 relief package. The GPU is also demanding a public apology from the Assembly’s Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) for the unfair and malicious attribution of the funds to the Union. The GPU was not at any point responsible for the management of…