Chapter V: Leadership and Integrity 1. Overview: • Purpose: Chapter V of the 2020 Draft Constitution of The Gambia outlines the roles, responsibilities, and ethical obligations of public officers and institutions to ensure transparent, accountable, and integrity-driven governance. • Scope: Applies to all…
What is in the 2020 Draft Constitution: Key Provisions on Citizenship 1. Citizenship on Commencement • All individuals who were citizens before the Constitution’s enforcement remained citizens of The Gambia by birth, descent, registration, or naturalization. 2. Citizenship by Birth and Descent • Citizenship by birth:…
What is in the 2020 Draft Constitution: Key Provisions (Section 70) 1. Declaration of Public Emergency • The President could declare a state of public emergency by Proclamation in the Gazette. 2. When a State of Public Emergency Exist • A state of public emergency…
SOURCE: Kerr Fatou FINDINGS At a rally in Brikama yesterday evening, President Barrow directly attacked Ousainou Darboe, sparking reactions across the country. Mr. Darboe, who doubles as the flag bearer of the United Democratic Party, is President Barrow’s closest challenger…
SOURCE: State House of The Gambia VERDICT: True FINDINGS: During the State of the nation address held on June 27th 2024 at the National Assembly in Banjul, the President of the Republic of The Gambia mentioned in his speech that…
President Adama Barrow Mockingly calls Opposition Political Bureaus ‘’Boutique Narr’’ and their parties ‘’Bana-Bana parties SOURCE: KERR FATOU FINDINGS President Barrow cause up controversy with his remarks during the NPP’s new political bureau’s launching ceremony on Thursday, May 23, 2024, held at…
CLAIM: Majority of companies in the private sector are employing people without appointment letters, terms and conditions of employment, leave entitlements, tax, and social security contributions. Many Gambians have become slaves in their own country. SOURCE: What’s On Gambia VERDICT: True FINDINGS Our investigation…
The abuse and trafficking of the drug called Kush in The Gambia presents a multifaceted challenge with far-reaching implications for West Africa and beyond. Starting as a lethal concoction of cannabis, fentanyl, tramadol, formaldehyde, and ground human bones, Kush has emerged…
