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Barrow Receives Local Government Inquiry Report, Vows Stronger Accountability
President Adama Barrow has received the official report of the Commission of Inquiry into Local Government Councils and related matters, pledging to strengthen accountability and improve the management of public resources across local government institutions in The Gambia. The report…
Gambian Lawmaker Honoured Among Africa’s Health Champions at Nairobi Summit
Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah has been recognised among six African lawmakers honoured by the French National Assembly for their leadership and advocacy in advancing health equity across the continent. The recognition was announced during the Franco-Kenyan/African Parliamentary Appeal for…
Guinea-Bissau Ambassador Joins Opening of Landmark African Human Rights Session in Banjul
Hon. Luis Domingos Camara de Barros on Monday joined dignitaries, diplomats and human rights leaders at the opening ceremony of the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Banjul. The high-level event, held on…
Ruto Pushes Kenya as Africa’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Hub
By Pa Modou Cham William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya has unveiled an ambitious plan to position Kenya as a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing and health innovation hub for Africa, calling for stronger continental cooperation to unlock the continent’s industrial potential.…
NGOs Forum Issues Strong Human Rights Resolutions and Calls for Accountability Across Africa
By Pa Modou Cham The curtain fell on an interactive three-day NGOs Forum preceding the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights with a resounding call for justice, accountability, and protection of human rights defenders…
“Africa Cannot Afford Empty Promises”: Gambia’s Justice Minister Delivers Powerful Challenge to African Leaders at ACHPR Opening
The opening of the 87th Ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights was anything but ceremonial after Dawda A. Jallow delivered a hard-hitting and emotionally charged address warning that Africa’s human rights institutions risk losing credibility…
Civil Society Calls for Stronger Human Rights Protection at Regional NGOs
The NGOs Forum preceding the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) concluded in Banjul with renewed calls for stronger protection of human rights, expanded civic space, and greater accountability across Africa. The three-day…
Tensions Rise Between Senegal’s President and Prime Minister Over Party Direction
A growing political rift is emerging at the top leadership of Senegal, as differences between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko become increasingly public. The tensions escalated after President Faye warned that the ruling PASTEF party risks…
OBITUARY: GAF MOURNS LT. COL. MAMATARR SECKA
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has announced, with deep sorrow, the passing of Lieutenant Colonel Mamatarr Secka. In an official statement, the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Mamat O.A. Cham, together with Service Chiefs, General Officers, Officers, Soldiers and…