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GAMBIA: The Passing of Brigadier General Bora Colley
The Gambia Armed Forces regrets to announce the passing of Brigadier General Bora Colley on 9 March 2025.
Brigadier General Colley voluntarily returned to The...
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GAMBIA: NHRC Disappointed by National Assembly Vote Denying Diasporan Gambians Voting Rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) expresses its concern over the recent voting in the National Assembly on the Election Bill 2021, held on...
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GAMBIA: CoPG Expresses its Dissatisfaction with the Denial of Voting Rights to The Gambia Diaspora
(CoPG) are disappointed once again on the recent rejection of suffrage being given to the diaspora at the National Assembly in the election Bill...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Celebrates Women and Grieves at the Perpetual Historical Injustice
Today, EFSCRJ grieves that since time immemorial women continue to be at the bottom, marginalized, abused and stereotyped even against themselves. Yet women constitute...
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GAMBIA: The Right of Gambians in the Diaspora to Vote: A Call for Justice and Recognition.
The Gambian Diaspora, a vital pillar of our nation’s fabric, is once again raising its voice against the unjust denial of their fundamental right...
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GAMBIA: IWD 2025: WoJAG Calls for Better Working Conditions for Women Journalists
The Women Journalists Association of The Gambia- Wo]AG joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD 2025) under the theme.
“For...
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GAMBIA: APP-Sobeyaa Condemns NPP Government’s Disenfranchisement of The Gambian Diaspora – Vows to Challenge Decision in Court
The APP-Sobeyaa party unequivocally condemns the NPP Government and its allies in the National Assembly for their shameless and undemocratic decision to deny the...
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GAMBIA: UDP Stands Firm on Diaspora Voting Rights: A Call for Inclusivity and Respect for the Supreme Court Ruling
The United Democratic Party (UDP) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the constitutional right of all Gambians to vote, regardless of where they reside. The...
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GAMBIA: The National Assembly’s Denial of Gambian Diaspora Voting is a Big Setback for Democracy
The recent decision by the National Assembly to deny the Gambian diaspora the right to vote is a deeply concerning setback in the journey...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Condemns the Decision to Deny Diaspora Voting as Unconstitutional
EFSCRJ learns with immense grief and disappointment that the National Assembly voted down the right to vote for Gambians who live outside the borders...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Policy Statement on Whistleblowing: Calling on Public Officials to Blow the Whistle
EF Small Centre will soon issue our first Policy Statement on whistleblowing in furtherance of our 2025 resolution for transparency and accountability in the...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Welcomes the Nomination of Abubacarr M Tambadou for ICJ Judge
EF Small Centre hereby joins the Gambia Government in its nomination of former Attorney General and Minister of Justice Abubacarr M Tambadou as a...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Concerned about an ‘Administrative Action’ against Police Officer Binta Njie
We have received with concern the announcement by the Gambia Police Force that a senior officer, ASP Binta Njie is undergoing ‘administrative action’ following...
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GAMBIA: Statement by UDP Leader Hon. Ousainou Darboe on Gambia’s Diamond Jubilee
Fellow Gambians,
Today, as we mark 60 years of independence from British colonial rule, we reflect on the journey of our nation with pride, hope,...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ’s Concern over Mismanagement and Corruption in Government
As the Gambia gears for a massive Independence celebration to cost millions, EFSCRJ hereby raises deep concerns at the incidence of widespread mismanagement of...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Calls for Conversation and Not Celebration on February 18
In seven days, Gambians will be marking 18th February as the 60th Independence Day. The Government will be spending millions of dalasi to celebrate...
