The first reading of the Bill was done today in accordance with the Assembly Standing Order 65.
When passed, the bill is expected to guarantee the participation of women and persons with disabilities in the conduct of public affairs in The Gambia in line with the consultative process that led to the inclusion of these same proposals in the draft Constitution.
It also imposes an obligation on political parties to promote gender equity in the selection of candidates to contest National Assembly elections as well as the respect for human rights.
The second reading of the bill is scheduled for Thursday the 17th of February 2022 for Members to debate on the bill with an opportunity to vote on its general principles. The process continues through the various lawmaking stages.
Source:National Assembly
When Fatima went out on April 16th 2016 to protest, it was for demanding Solo Sandeng and other activists “dead or alive”. She did not realise it will kick start series of events that will see her in room in a police dormitory in Kanifing, while three ski-masked men took turns to rape her in the dark.
Members of the incumbent Team-Kaba campaign have vowed to transform the country's football sector and continue its progress if elected for their final term of office.
The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Dr. Demba Sabally, recently handed over a site for the construction of cold storage in Soma, Lower River Region (LRR), costing approximately 2.85 million dalasis for a maximum period of six (6) months.
Ministry of Transport
Apart from the ongoing OIC project, the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure is currently implementing another important road network project in Kiang West, covering a distance of 87km funded by government of The Gambia.
