Assan Touray
Assan Touray is a Gambian politician and a member of the National Assembly, representing the Bakau constituency. He has been an active voice in legislative discussions, particularly concerning the rights and needs of Gambians both at home and abroad. Recently, he challenged the Interior Minister during a parliamentary session regarding the prioritization of ID issuance in certain African countries over the needs of citizens in Gambian urban centers. His advocacy highlights the ongoing issues surrounding identification and citizenship for Gambians, especially those living overseas.
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Hon. Assan Touray asked about plans to sensitise Gambians regarding the ECOWAS shared currency expected to launch in 2027.
Currency crisis sparks heated exchanges in parliament as minister defends gov’t measures
Gambia· 2025-12-05
Assan Touray is a member of the National Assembly who inquired about assistance for families left homeless.
Le gouvernement ne déboursera pas un centime pour indemniser les victimes des démolitions de Salaji – selon le ministre Hamat BahGambia· 2025-11-28
Assan Touray questioned whether the Ministry could offer assistance to families left homeless by the demolitions.
Gov’t won’t pay one dime in Salaji demolition - Hamat BahGambia· 2025-11-27
Hon. Assan Touray warned that if Jammeh attempts to return in a provocative way, the situation could be bloody.
Lower Saloum NAM demands gov’t takes firm stance on Jammeh’s threatGambia· 2025-11-21
Honorable Assan Touray asked the minister to reveal the solutions the government plans to implement to end the situation that has become a national shame.
La construction du pont reliant Banjul à Barra en attente du feu vert de la CEDEAO après étude de viabilitéGambia· 2025-09-30
Hon. Assan Touray, Member for Bakau, asked the minister to explain how government intends to solve what has become a national embarrassment.
Banjul-Barra Bridge awaits ECOWAS greenlight after studyGambia· 2025-09-29
Hon. Assan Touray pointed to a deeper governance problem regarding the failure to implement local government laws.
Assembly moves to shield customary landowners amid rising land grabsGambia· 2025-09-23
Hon. Assan Touray challenged the Minister to explain the prioritization of ID issuance in certain countries.
MPs Question Interior Minister Over Controversial Overseas ID SchemeGambia· 2025-09-11
Hon. Assan Touray, the representative for Bakau, inquired about the measures his ministry is implementing to ensure that civil servants refrain from engaging in politics openly.
Minister Bouye says civil servant involving in politics is ‘illegal’Gambia· 2025-03-17
Hon. Assan Touray was part of the delegation accompanying the Deputy Speaker.
IAEA DG receives Deputy Speaker Njie in ViennaGambia· 2025-02-27
