Parliament Moves to Bring Lawmakers Closer to the People

Parliament Moves to Bring Lawmakers Closer to the People

By: Fatou Krubally The National Assembly has revived its Regional Outreach Programme after several years of dormancy, reaffirming its commitment to deepen public participation in national law-making and democratic governance. Opening the 2025 Outreach Forum for Members of the National Assembly in Basse, Upper River Region, the Clerk of the National Assembly Mr. Kalipha MM Mbye described the event as “a historic moment in the life of our Parliame…

Parliament Launches Nationwide Outreach in Basse to Strengthen Citizen Engagement

By Kebba AF Touray, Reporting from URR In a move to deepen democracy and promote public participation, the National Assembly of The Gambia on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, launched a weeklong regional outreach in Basse, Upper River Region (URR), under the theme “Bringing Parliament Closer to the People: Involving Citizens in the Legislative Process.” The initiative marks the revival of the National Assembly’s Regional Outreach Program, the first o…