EFSCRJ Welcomes the Police Investigation of the IEC with Concern
By Madi Jobarteh We have noted the public statement by the Gambia Police Force issued on 15 October 2024 that they are investigating the Independent Electoral Commission following queries raised in a special audit by the National Audit Office. While we are yet to access a copy of this special audit report from either the
Emulating Senegal’s New Democratic Dispensation in The Gambia
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye’s leadership, centered on youth empowerment, transparency, and regional cooperation, provides valuable lessons for The Gambia in strengthening democracy, fostering civic engagement, and promoting economic growth through youth-focused policies and accountable governance.
EF Small Centre for Rights and Justice Condemns Charges of Sedition and False Publication against Citizens
The EF Small Centre for Rights and Justice expresses deep concern over the continued enforcement of sedition and false publication laws in The Gambia, calling for the immediate dropping of charges against citizens and urging the government to decriminalize media offenses, in line with democratic principles and international law.
Establishment of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice
I am pleased to announce the formal establishment of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice in The Gambia, a human rights organization dedicated to promoting justice, democracy, accountability, and equality, inspired by the legacy of EF Small, through public education, advocacy, and holding the State accountable for human rights
