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GAMBIA: Joint Statement by EFSCRJ, GALA and TGSB on the Ministry of Agriculture’s 2025/2026 Groundnut Trade Season Announcement
We, the undersigned civil society organizations express our deep concern and strong objection to the Government’s announcement setting the 2025/2026 groundnut farm-gate price at D38,000 per metric ton and...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Calls for Full Transparency, Due Process, and Parliamentary Oversight in the Sale of 80% of Gamcel Shares
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice expresses deep concern over the Government’s announcement to sell 80 percent of Gamcel shares to...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Calls for Full Transparency and Accountability in the Sale of Mile 2 Central Prisons
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice expresses deep concern over the reported sale of the Mile 2 Central Prisons premises to...
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GAMBIA: Joint Statement by EFSCRJ, ACTIVISTA, and GALA on International Human Rights Day 2025
10 December 2025, Metzy HotelINTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2025Theme: “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials”Today, we, the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice,...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Public Statement on International Anti-Corruption Day
As the world observes International Anti-Corruption Day, the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice joins Gambians at home and abroad to grieve...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Concerned About the Widespread Incidence of Hate Speech, Intimidation and Disinformation during President Barrow’s 2025 “Meet the People Tour”
IntroductionThe Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice expresses deep alarm regarding the recent developments witnessed during the 2025 ‘Meet the People Tour’...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Condemns Incendiary Comments By UDP’s Borry S Touray
EFSCRJ expresses deep concern and strong condemnation over the recent remarks made by Mr. Borry S. Touray, the UDP Administrative Secretary for Legal Affairs,...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Statement on the Ninth Anniversary of December 1, 2016
Today marks nine years since Gambians went to the polls on December 1, 2016, and courageously rejected the tyrannical regime of Yaya Jammeh. Led...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Welcomes Arrest of Junglers Sanna Manjang and Nuha Badgie, Calls for Speedy Prosecution and Full Transparency
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice welcomes and commends the Government of The Gambia for the arrest of Junglers Sanna Manjang...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Welcomes Conclusion of Public Hearings on the Jammeh Assets
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice welcomes the announcement by the National Assembly of the conclusion of public hearings by the...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Statement on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2025
Theme: Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and GirlsThe Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice joins the global community in commemorating...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Calls on the National Assembly to Prioritize Citizens in the 2026 Budget
As the National Assembly convenes to review and approve the 2026 Budget Estimates, the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice calls on...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Calls for the Setting up of a Presidential Committee to Manage the Impending Arrival and Prosecution of Yaya Jammeh
On October 26, former dictator Yaya Jammeh announced his intention to return to The Gambia in November 2025. Two days later, the government responded...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Condemns the Illegal Killing of Wildlife Donated to President Adama Barrow
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice expresses its deep concern and grief over the killing of a crocodile reportedly donated to...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Launches Election Watch Campaign to Promote Free, Fair and Peaceful Elections
As The Gambia moves closer to the 2026 elections, we recognize and welcome increased political activity including campaigns and the proliferation of presidential candidates,...
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GAMBIA: Government is Not Sport – It’s About Lives and Futures
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice expresses deep concern over the reckless and misleading public comments made by the Minister of...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ at One: We Call for Citizen Vigilance in Building the Gambia We Deserve
This month marks one year since the establishment of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice – a year of unwavering dedication...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Calls for the Termination of the Albayrak Ports Contract Immediately: Banjul Port Must Remain Fully Gambian
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice is deeply concerned and outraged following the revelation of a letter written by the Managing...
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GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Concerned by Government’s Attempts to Discredit National Audit Reports
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice expresses deep concern over the recent attempts by the Government of The Gambia and certain...
