By Ishanka Singha A report prepared by the Journalists for Democracy in Sri Lanka reveals that 44 journalists and media workers have been killed or forcibly disappeared by state forces and various armed groups over the past few decades. While successive governments have repeatedly spoken about bringing the perpetrators of these crimes to justice, not
By EFSCRJ The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice dedicated the Year 2025 to promoting and demanding transparency and accountability. During the year, we embarked on several diverse initiatives to promote this agenda. We submitted letters, position papers, public statements, and requests, and participated in several protests and other measures to demand transparency
By Andrew SYLVA Introduction As The Gambia steps cautiously yet resolutely into 2026, one haunting reality continues to cast a long shadow over its national psyche: the persistent phenomenon of irregular migration, popularly known as the “Back Way.” It is not merely a migration route; it is a loud, painful cry of despair, a verdict
President Adama Barrow attended the inauguration of President-Elect General Mamadi Doumbouya in Guinea, symbolizing The Gambia’s support for peace and democratic governance. Barrow commended Guinea’s achievement as a win for its people and Africa’s democratic aspirations, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among leaders for stability and prosperity. Doumbouya’s victory suggests a new beginning focused on
The Scorplings played a friendly against La Masia Academy, winning 4-0, in preparation for the 2026 WAFU-A CAF U-17 Championship. Bakary Marong scored twice, with additional goals from Omar Bojang and Ousman Tamba. Their next match is against the Gambia U-15 school football team, which recently won a bronze medal in the WAFU A qualifying
