Victims of Enforced Disappearance in The Gambia have renewed their call for justice and accountability for those culpable in the grave human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances committed during the former President Yahya Jammeh era. The event held at the Alliance Française, Kanifing, on Monday was marked[Read More…]
Reed Brody, commonly known as ‘Dictator Hunterʼ has called for swift action and prosecution of those culpable in the grave human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances committed during the former President, Yahya Jammeh era. Speaking ahead of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the[Read More…]
The Women’s Association for Women and Victims’ Empowerment (WAVE-GAMBIA) recently concluded a three-day community dialogue aimed at enhancing women’s political participation and addressing hate speech in Lower Fulladu West, Central River Region (CRR). The initiative was supported by the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and involved grassroots women and[Read More…]
As chair of the 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Corporation (OIC), everyone had expected President Adama Barrow to much sooner rather than later weigh into the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Therefore, his recent statement on the issue did not come as a surprise to anyone, but[Read More…]
The Special Select Committee on the Inquiry into the Sale and Disposal of Assets Identified by the Janneh Commission has noted an ostensibly attempted intimidation by Ex-Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Hon. Abubacarr Tambadou, of the Ex-Minister of Finance, Hon. Mamburry Njie, into silence. The Janneh Commission is the[Read More…]
Hon. Abdoulie Ceesay has said that the inconsistencies between the records of various Government Institutions entrusted with the custody and control of all movable and immovable properties were troubling. The Chairperson of Special Select Committee on the Inquiry into the Sale and Disposal of Assets Identified by the Commission of[Read More…]
Image Credit: Jollof News The Gambia Press Union (GPU) notes with concern the arrest of journalist, Momodou Justice Darboe, on Wednesday at the Banjul Magistrates Court. In a statement issued on March, 12, 2026 GPU said Darboe was on a routine coverage of the trial of two Austrian nationals, Manuel[Read More…]
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has officially launched the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) headquarters on Tuesday, March 8, 2026. The launch signifies the NRIF’s transition from a statutory establishment to full operational status, reinforcing its commitment to promoting research, innovation, and knowledge-driven development[Read More…]
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has announced that responsibility for the authentication of academic certificates and qualifications will be transferred to the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) effective April 1, 2026. According to MoHERST’s press release, this decision forms part of the Ministry’s[Read More…]
The Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) has described the persistent underrepresentation of women in political leadership and decision-making as troubling In a public statement issued on March 8, 2026 in commemoration of International Women’s Day, the center added: “Women’s representation in the Cabinet, National Assembly, and[Read More…]
