A South Sudanese opposition lawmaker has been shot dead near his home in the capital, Juba, family members and colleagues said. Gunmen attacked Luka Mathen Toupiny Luk in the Gudele area at about 10 p.m. on Saturday, fatally shooting the 36-year-old MP, according to colleagues. Luka was a member of the Council of States, the
By Jacob Kornbluh American politicians responded early Sunday to devastating reports from Sydney, where at least 11 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at the popular Bondi Beach on the first night of Hanukkah. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the terror attack an “act of evil antisemitism” that targeted Australia’s Jewish community. Some elected officials struck a somber
By Kawsu Sanyang Across the globe, legal precedence is the cornerstone of the rule of law. It ensures that justice is not arbitrary, that similar cases yield similar outcomes, and that no one—no matter how powerful—is above the law. In countries like the United States, India, and South Africa, landmark rulings have shaped democratic norms
By EFSCRJ The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice expresses deep concern over the reported sale of the Mile 2 Central Prisons premises to the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA). As one of the country’s most sensitive security and human-rights infrastructures, any decision regarding its disposal must adhere to the highest standards of legality,
On December 12, 2025, the Gambia Police Force held a community outreach program at Essau Lower Basic School to enhance public safety awareness and strengthen police-community relations. Led by Sergeant Corr, officers from the Gambia Immigration Department and the Drug Law Enforcement Agency participated in the event. They educated students about community policing, the police’s
