The Government Plans to Present a Revised Draft of the Constitution to Parliament Despite the House’s Previous Rejection
The Gambian government plans to reintroduce a revised draft constitution, previously rejected in 2021, which emphasizes democratic principles, human rights, and introduces presidential term limits, with the document to be gazetted and made publicly accessible.
Africans strongly endorse the media’s role in holding governments accountable
The Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile underscores widespread African support for media’s accountability role, emphasizing press freedom’s importance, while revealing disparities in media access across demographics. Most citizens endorse media’s investigative role, with varying degrees of perceived freedom across surveyed countries. Radio remains a primary news source, but digital access gaps persist, notably affecting marginalized groups.
Rising insecurity a setback for The Gambia’s transition
The Gambia’s young democracy faces challenges. Crime and community conflicts are rising, threatening the gains made since dictatorship ended. Though freedoms increased, weak law enforcement and poverty fuel crime. The president must address security and the economy to solidify democracy.