Gambian police shot one suspect and arrested three others following a violent altercation at Jah Oil petrol station in Banjul; suspects face assault charges as police search for others involved.
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Human Rights and Justice has expressed concerns over the establishment of The Gambia’s Accounting, Auditing, and Corporate Governance Standards Committee, citing violations of the Financial Reporting Act 2013, lack of independence, and limited gender representation, while urging adherence to governance principles and inclusivity.
A new Afrobarometer survey reveals a growing number of Gambians feel unsafe despite some trust in the police and military. The majority of Gambians want the ECOWAS Military Intervention in the Gambia (ECOMIG) to leave. Download the full news release here.
The Gambia Police have heightened security after a string of armed robberies, including a daring heist at Access Bank Brusubi, pledging enhanced patrols and swift justice.
Exiled former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh declares his intent to return to The Gambia despite impending prosecution for alleged crimes against humanity during his 22-year regime.
