The embargo which officials said is currently “tightened” involve “refusal to facilitate visa issuance to certain Gambians especially top government officials”.  

The public have been complaining about visa rejections for many years, however it seems like it is now affecting government officials. We're clearly not doing well on the international stage. It is urgent we make the changes necessary to lift these sanctions. We're in a globalised world and freedom of movement is essential to development. Since we insist on receiving assistance from the international community, then we must comply with their conditions, so we can all benefit. Our future depends on it!

According to the National Assembly Standing Orders, a minimum of 15 NAMs could write and request for the holding of an extraordinary session and the Speaker will be compelled to call the session within a week.

He said the death of the 70 children is a matter of “grave concern” to all the members.

They need to discuss strategies to make sure it never happens again.