The US is Working to Address Capacity Gaps in Gambia’s Justice System
The United States, through its Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, has partnered with IDLO to provide comprehensive legal training for state counsels in The Gambia, aimed at strengthening the justice system, upholding human rights, and improving legal capacity in areas such as civil litigation, prosecutorial skills, and corporate governance.
The Gambian Parliament is Divided on Whether to Send Peacekeeping Troops to Sierra Leone
On September 17, the Gambian parliament was divided over a motion to deploy troops to Sierra Leone as part of an ECOWAS peacekeeping mission following a recent attempted military coup, with Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow supporting the move and some parliamentarians, like Lamin Ceesay, raising concerns about its precedent.
Madi and Others Petitioned the National Assembly Regarding the State Land Allocation
Human rights activists Madi Jobarteh, Baboucarr Nyang, and Omar Camara have filed a petition with the National Assembly seeking an inquiry into the allocation of state lands between 2017 and 2023, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and adherence to the rule of law in public resource management.
Only Gambian Citizens are Permitted to Own media Houses, The Government Explained
The Government’s 2024 Draft Constitution restricts media ownership to Gambian citizens and limits peaceful assembly rights for national security reasons, while removing the Supreme Court’s authority to validate emergency declarations, citing concerns over institutional friction and the need for swift crisis responses.
A Group of Gambians Petitioned to Oppose Dr. Tangara’s Nomination for Commonwealth Secretary-General
A group of concerned Gambians has initiated a petition, with 320 out of 500 signatures gathered, to oppose Dr. Momodou Tangara’s nomination for Commonwealth Secretary-General, citing his past defense of human rights abuses during The Gambia’s dictatorship and deeming him unsuitable for the role.
