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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…
𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐌𝐑𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
A high-level delegation led by the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Hon. Sering Modou Njie, presented The Gambia’s Voluntary Review Report on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)…
Women Launch “Queens 4 Change” Movement in Rogbangba, Pledge Support for SLPP
Rogbangba, Sierra Leone – Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, has officially launched a new women-led political movement, “Queens 4 Change,” in Rogbangba, signaling growing grassroots mobilisation within the Sierra Leone People’s Party ahead of the 2028…
Kel Ansars Council Calls for Unity, Vigilance Amid Tensions in Mali
The General Council of the Kel Ansars and Allies has issued a strong communiqué urging unity, discipline, and national cohesion as Mali navigates a period of uncertainty. In the statement released on April 30, 2026, in Bamako, the council emphasized…
UTG Holds Largest-Ever Convocation, Graduates Over 1,600 Students
The University of The Gambia (UTG) today marked a major milestone as it conferred degrees on more than 1,600 graduates during its 18th Convocation Ceremony—the largest in the institution’s history. The ceremony was presided over by Chancellor and President of…
GRTS Journalist Resigns, Cites Political Pressure and Forced Redeployment
By CTV Africa A journalist with the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS), Omar P. Jallow, has resigned from his position, alleging that his recent redeployment from the Office of the Vice President was politically motivated and influenced by events…