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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Statement on the July 22 Military Coup: Ten Years After Jammeh: The Promise of “Never Again” Remains Unfulfilled
Today marks exactly ten years since Gambians voted to end the tyrannical and corrupt regime of Yaya Jammeh. Having seized power through the barrel of the gun in 1994,...
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GAMBIA: CoPG Calls on Government to Immediately Clarify Allegations of Torture and Inhumane Treatment of Acquitted Ousainou Bojang
The Coalition of Progressive Gambians expresses deep concern over serious and persistent allegations that Ousainou Bojang, who was recently acquitted in the case...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Calls for Independent Investigation into Allegations of Torture, Abuse of Power and Inhumane Prison Conditions
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice is deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations of torture, manipulation, and abuse of power made...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Joined Citizens to Demand Accountability and Reliable Utility Services
Today, the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice joins Gambians across the country in demanding reliable electricity and water services and accountability...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Calls on the President to Operationalize the Anti-Corruption Commission Without Further Delay
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice is deeply concerned that six months after the National Assembly approved the nominees for the...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Opposes the Creation of a ‘Board of Inquiry’ and Calls for Independent Civilian Investigation into Former CDS Allegations
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice notes the press statement issued by the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on 2 June 2026...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Calls on African Masses to Reclaim Their Continent
On this day in 1963, thirty-two independent African nations gathered in Addis Ababa to establish the Organization of African Unity under the banner of...
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GAMBIA: Growing Repression Threatens Democratic Gains in The Gambia
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice expresses grave concern over the events surrounding the first anniversary activities of GALA and the...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Expresses Alarm Over Non-Implementation of Public Decisions
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice raises grave concern over the growing incidence of lawlessness in the public sector, evidenced by...
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GAMBIA: State of the Nation: Citizens Speak, Government Must Listen
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice notes with anxiety the findings of the Pre-Election Opinion Poll Report 2026 conducted by the...
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GAMBIA: Ten Years After Solo Sandeng: Safeguarding Democratic Gains and Halting Democratic Backsliding
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice today joins Gambians at home and abroad in solemn remembrance of Solo Sandeng and his...
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GAMBIA: Condemnation of Threats Against Ousinou Bojang and Amie Bojang
The movement strongly condemns the recent statements made by the President earlier this week, in which he publicly labeled Ousinou Bojang and Amie Bojang...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Introduces 24-Hour Human Rights Monitoring Hotlines
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice is pleased to inform the public that it has established two dedicated hotlines for the...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Welcomes National Assembly Press Conference and Calls for Institutionalization of Parliamentary Transparency
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice welcomes the maiden press conference convened by the National Assembly on 26th February 2026 ahead...
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GAMBIA: Condemning Unprofessional Conduct by PIU Officers
The recent incidents involving officers of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) have raised serious concerns about police brutality and professionalism.We strongly condemn the unprofessional...
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GAMBIA: President Barrow Establishes High-Level Committee to Safeguard Competition and Consumer Welfare in the Telecoms Market
State House, Banjul, 26th August 2025: His Excellency President Adama Barrow, upon consultation on the recent price regulations introduced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority...
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GAMBIA: Statement by APP-Sobeyaa Condemning the Arrest of Gambians Against Looted Assets Protesters
The All People’s Party-Sobeyaa (APP-Sobeyaa) strongly condemns the unlawful arrest and excessive use of force by the Gambia Police Force against peaceful protesters from...
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GAMBIA: Coalition of Progressive Gambians Challenges Anti-Corruption Commission to Demonstrate Action
The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG) has called on The Gambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission to clarify its position on critical reforms and to demonstrate concrete...
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GAMBIA; EFSCRJ Receives Response from NAWEC on the Death of Contract Workers
EFSCRJ announces to the public that we have received a response from the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) on Monday, 28 July 2025,...