Global Criminal Justice Office commends Gambia’s transitional justice process
The Gambia’s commitment to transitional justice is commended by Beth Van Schaack, Ambassador-at-Large for the Global Criminal Justice Office, who praises the country for passing the Victims’ Reparations Act and Ban from Public Office Bill and highlighting their importance in addressing past abuses and repression.
Culturist artist shaping and promoting Gambian culture in Europe
By Adama Makasuba Sweden-based Gambian cultural singer Sulayman Ceesay, who has been shaping Gambian culture in Europe and other parts of the world, urged fellow Gambians, especially those living abroad, to empower their cultures to keep their children acquainted with their cultures. Sulayman Ceesay, also known as ‘Tiyakeresato,’ explained the importance of culture to oneself,
Backway: 32,000 Gambian Senegalese reached Spain in 2023
According to official figures from Spain’s government, a record number of migrants have made the treacherous boat journey on the Atlantic Ocean to the Canary Islands this year alone, and most of the 32,000 people are coming from The Gambia and Senegal. The islands, located off West Africa, have been used for decades as a