Yahya Sanyang
GambiapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Yahya Sanyang is the Honourable Member for Latrikunda Sabiji in The Gambia, who recently advocated for the Waste Management Bill 2024, emphasizing its potential to protect the environment, enhance public health, and create job opportunities in the country.
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Hon Yahya Sanyang argued that while security reforms are important, many violent crimes stem from social and economic problems.
Death penalty call dominates parliament debate on rising wave of killingsGambia· 2026-06-19
Hon Yahya Sanyang raised a question about the launch of a separate enterprise fund for women of a single political party.
Deputies press VP over source of D50M NPP women’s fundGambia· 2026-03-05
Hon Yahya Sanyang raised concerns over the administration of Special Investment Certificates under the 2015 Act.
Lawmakers back GIEPA Amendment Bill to reset Gambia’s Investment FutureGambia· 2026-03-04
Hon. Yahya Sanyang criticised the government for failing to respect international conventions regarding citizenship.
Parliament debates urgent need for citizenship reformGambia· 2025-12-09
Yahya Sanyang is a member of the National Assembly who asked if the ministry verified land ownership before demolitions.
Le gouvernement ne déboursera pas un centime pour indemniser les victimes des démolitions de Salaji – selon le ministre Hamat BahGambia· 2025-11-28
Yahya Sanyang asked if the Ministry checked if some victims held Alkalo transfers before the demolition.
Gov’t won’t pay one dime in Salaji demolition - Hamat BahGambia· 2025-11-27
Honorable Yahya Sanyang asked for clarity on why the government has turned to private companies despite the existence of the Gambia Ferry Services.
La construction du pont reliant Banjul à Barra en attente du feu vert de la CEDEAO après étude de viabilitéGambia· 2025-09-30
Hon. Yahya Sanyang, Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, demanded clarity on why government is involving private operators when the Gambia Ferry Services already exists.
Banjul-Barra Bridge awaits ECOWAS greenlight after studyGambia· 2025-09-29
Yahya Sanyang criticized the commission for recommending sanctions against a company secretary.
Rapport sur le scandale des produits pétroliers de 30 millions de dollars; désaccord entre les Membres de l’Assemblée NationaleGambia· 2025-07-14
Hon. Yahya Sanyang of Latrikunda Sabiji zeroed in on what he saw as a legal misstep.
MPs clash over $30M fuel scandal reportGambia· 2025-07-11Hon. Yahya Sanyang of Latrikunda Sabiji led a question and answer session demanding answers about the security integrity of the presidential palace.
Alleged State House theft won’t be investigated – VP JallowGambia· 2025-07-10
Yahya Sanyang, a deputy from Latrikunda Sabiji, questioned why the government seemed more inclined to pursue the banks than the individuals who received the money.
Le gouvernement tente de récupérer 23,9 millions de dalasis versés au personnel “fantôme’’Gambia· 2025-07-04
Hon. Yahya Sanyang, member for Latrikunda Sabiji, wanted to know why the government seemed more focused on chasing the banks rather than the individuals who collected the money.
Gov’t fights to recover D23.9M paid to ‘ghost’ staffGambia· 2025-07-03
Yahya Sanyang is a Member for Latrikunda Sabiji who asked the minister about engaging the governor.
‘Gov’t has no plan to appoint paramount chief’Gambia· 2025-03-26
Yahya Sanyang asked how the deployment of this troop fit into the broader regional security context.
Minister defends military troops deployment to Sierra LeoneGambia· 2025-03-14
Hon. Yahya Sanyang emphasised the purpose of presidential advisers to add value to the Office of the President.
VP says Barrow has no plan of downsizing ministries, advisersGambia· 2025-03-14
The Member for Latrikunda-Sabijie, Yahya Sanyang, expressed that the minister’s statement contains inaccuracies.
Info minister quizzed over D40M OIC media fundsGambia· 2025-03-07
Yahya Sanyang stated that the bill would help protect the environment and create jobs.
Environment minister says only 20% of waste is properly collectedGambia· 2025-03-04