Dawda A. Jallow
GambiapoliticianMale7.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Dawda A. Jallow is the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of The Gambia, known for his legal expertise and role in shaping the country's legislative framework. He recently made headlines for his explanation regarding the exclusion of Gambians living in the diaspora from participating in national elections, citing constitutional requirements that necessitate voter registration within a National Assembly constituency.
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The Joint Communiqué was signed in Banjul by Hon. Dawda A. Jallow, Attorney General and Minister of Justice overseeing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Gambia, Gabon sign new agreements to deepen bilateral tiesGambia· 2026-08-03
Attorney General Dawda A. Jallow informed the government about the court's verdict.
Différend juridique de 33.2 millions de dollars ; la Gambie remporte un succès historique devant une cour de justice internationaleGambia· 2026-07-23
Attorney General Dawda A. Jallow reported the decision to Cabinet regarding the annulled arbitration award.
Landmark victory: Gambia wins $33.2m international legal battleGambia· 2026-07-22Attorney General Dawda A. Jallow noted that Justice Jallow is the first Gambian Chief Justice to retire in accordance with the Constitution.
CJ Jallow warns: Without justice, there can be no peaceGambia· 2026-07-21
Dawda A. Jallow withdrew a controversial security bill that was part of broader reforms in the Gambian security sector.
Le retrait par le ministre d'un projet de loi controversé sur les contrôles de sécurité provoque un tollé au ParlementGambia· 2026-03-04
Dawda A. Jallow is the Attorney General who admitted to ordering the transfer of funds from the sale of former President Yahya Jammeh's properties.
Fonds provenant de la vente des propriétés de l’ancien président Jammeh transférés dans le compte bancaire du Shérif; le ministre de la justice s’expliqueGambia· 2025-11-28
Dawda A. Jallow is the Attorney General and Minister of Justice who presented the bill aimed at repealing the 1997 Constitution.
Les députés rejettent le projet de constitution 2024Gambia· 2025-07-10
Dawda A. Jallow led a high-level delegation as the Honourable Attorney General and Minister of Justice of The Gambia.
Justice Minister engages U.S. departments of State and JusticeGambia· 2025-05-27
Dawda A. Jallow, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, explained why Gambians living in the diaspora cannot participate in elections.
Les députés légifèrent contre le vote de la diaspora aux élections en GambieGambia· 2025-03-06
Dawda A. Jallow is criticized for misleading the National Assembly regarding the voting rights of Gambians abroad.
Rights Centre says denying Diaspora voting unconstitutionalGambia· 2025-03-06
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice Hon. Dawda A. Jallow explained reasons Gambians living in the diaspora can’t participate in elections.
Deputies vote against Diaspora voting in Gambia electionsGambia· 2025-03-05