Togo’s President is Facing Pressure to Resign Following Protests Against a New Rule that Permits Indefinite Terms in Office
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé faces growing opposition due to a crackdown on protests in Lomé against constitutional changes labeled a “constitutional coup,” with activists from “Hands Off My Constitution” demanding an end to his rule and the release of detained protesters.
EFSCRJ Raises Issues and Concerns about the Criminal Offenses Act 2025
The Criminal Offences Act and Criminal Procedures Act, assented to by President Barrow on March 28, 2025, reform colonial-era laws in The Gambia, but provisions on sedition, publication bans, and false information raise concerns about freedom of expression and require further amendments.
President Barrow introduces the Madrassah Integration Strategy for 2025-2029
The Gambia’s Madrassah Integration Strategy, introduced by President Barrow, aims to modernize over 400 Madrassah schools through bilingual education, English bridging programs, and improved access to TVET and STEM, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and the World Bank.
University of The Gambia Students Union Partners with Access Bank and Comium
The University of The Gambia Students Union (UTGSU) engaged with Access Bank Gambia and Comium Gambia to establish partnerships for academic support, scholarships, career opportunities, and a Student Bantaba at Faraba Campus offering printing, internet, and financial literacy services.
