Gambia’s Information Minister Pays Courtesy Call to ACDHRS
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services of The Gambia, today, paid a courtesy call to the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS), reaffirming the Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Centre.…
The Quiet Pillar of Banjul: Life and Wisdom of Alhagie Cherno Alieu Mass Kah, Imam Ratib of Banjul
By Pa Modou Cham When Banjul’s call to prayer rises over the Atlantic and the island’s narrow streets, the voice that guides many of its Muslims is shaped as much by tradition as by the life of the man who…
ACDHRS Sounds Alarm as Africa Marks Day to End Violence Against Women
The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) has issued a powerful warning as the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, calling the crisis “one of Africa’s most urgent human rights emergencies.”…
Gunfire, Closed Borders as Bissau Falls Under Military Control
By Bruno Ramirez Heavy gunfire echoed across Bissau early Wednesday as soldiers seized key streets and surrounded government buildings, marking the country’s latest descent into military rule. Residents awoke to armed patrols, blocked roads and an uneasy silence blanketing the…
Editorial: The Gambia’s Humanitarian Gesture to host Cameroonian opposition
The Gambia’s decision to host Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary marks a significant moment in West and Central African diplomacy, one that deserves both recognition and careful reflection. According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Information, Media…
Political Shockwave: Gambia Hosts Cameroonian Opposition Figure After Tense Elections
The Gambia has confirmed that Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary is being hosted in the country after arriving on 7 November 2025, following weeks of political unrest in Cameroon. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Information, Media…
Editorial: Africa at the Frontline of Climate Change
Africa stands today at the frontline of the global climate crisis, confronting a reality it contributed the least to, yet suffers from the most. Across the continent, climate change is no longer a distant threat but a daily experience reshaping…
Banjul North Lawmaker Raises Concerns Over Budget Priorities During 2026 Debate
By Pa Modou Cham The National Assembly of The Gambia yesterday witnessed a tense intervention from the Member for Banjul North, Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah, as lawmakers continued debating the 2026 national budget. Hon. Bah expressed concern over what…
Hakimi Crowned 2025 African Footballer of the Year
Moroccan international and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defender Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 African Footballer of the Year, becoming the first defender in more than five decades to win the continent’s most prestigious individual football award. Hakimi received the…