EFSCRJ Concerns over the Establishment of The Gambia Accounting, Auditing, and Corporate Governance Standards Committee
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Human Rights and Justice has expressed concerns over the establishment of The Gambia’s Accounting, Auditing, and Corporate Governance Standards Committee, citing violations of the Financial Reporting Act 2013, lack of independence, and limited gender representation, while urging adherence to governance principles and inclusivity.
EFSCRJ Congratulates the Gambia Police Force
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice congratulates the Gambia Police Force (GPF) on winning the Best National Police of West Africa 2023/24 Award, acknowledging the achievement as a boost for the institution’s reputation. However, the Centre urges the IGP to view this recognition as a challenge to address public mistrust, improve professionalism, uphold human rights, and expedite reforms to transform the police into an efficient, apolitical, and democratic institution
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
