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NGO Forum on Water and Sanitation to Precede African Commission Session in Gambia
The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) has announced that it will host the Forum of NGOs ahead of the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights from May 7 to 9,…
Renewed Xenophobic Attacks Raise Alarm in South Africa
A growing wave of violence targeting foreign nationals in South Africa has sparked concern across the region, with reports indicating that migrants are increasingly facing intimidation, harassment, and physical attacks in recent days. According to recent reports, xenophobic incidents have…
UTG Hosts UN Chinese Language Day as Ambassador Liu Awards Scholarships
The University of The Gambia on April 20 hosted a vibrant celebration of United Nations Chinese Language Day, marked by the presentation of scholarships to outstanding students by Chinese Ambassador Liu Jin. The event brought together key stakeholders in education…
Masseck Sarr Arrested in Saint-Louis Over Alleged Insults to Mouride Founder
Senegalese authorities have taken Masseck Sarr into custody in Saint-Louis following a car accident, in a case that has escalated into serious allegations involving religious insult and threats. Sarr is accused of making offensive remarks targeting Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, the…
Publication: Integrating Africa: From Threads to Hubs
Abstract Africa trades as much as East Asia relative to GDP but without the structural transformation. The problem lies not just in the volume of trade, but in its composition and direction: exports remain concentrated in raw commodities destined for…
South African Court Jails Julius Malema for 2018 Firearm Incident
A South African court has sentenced opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in prison after finding him guilty of discharging a firearm during a public rally in 2018, in a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves across the country’s…
Mayor Rohey Lowe Questions Push for Media Regulation, Declares Support for GPU President
Mayor of Banjul City Council, Rohey Malick Lowe, has strongly criticized what she described as a sudden push for media regulation, questioning the timing and motives behind the move. In a statement shared on social media, Lowe argued that the…
Lamin Fatty Raises Alarm Over Gaps in Rape Bail Laws
Former Child Protection Alliance boss, Lamin Faffy, has raised serious concerns over the implementation of the Sexual Offences Act 2013, warning that critical gaps in bail proceedings are undermining justice for survivors of rape. In a detailed analysis, Fatty said…
West Africa Editors Society supports GPU’s rejection of Gambian government proposal to register journalists and social media users
PRESS RELEASE Accra, April 12, 2026 – The West Africa Editors Society (WAES) has viewed with grave concerns the position taken by the Gambian authorities in proposing to register journalists and social media users, a decision that the Gambian Press…