We Call for Accountable Leadership and Good Governance
On the 8th anniversary of his historic swearing-in, President Adama Barrow faces criticism from EFSCRJ for failing to fulfill promises of democratic reform, reversing democratic progress, and fostering corruption, with calls for accountability, transparency, and leadership reform.
Interpol Arrests 200 in West Africa’s Largest Illegal Mining Crackdown
Interpol’s Operation Sanu led to the arrest of 200 individuals across The Gambia, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Senegal for illegal gold and sand mining, uncovering hazardous chemicals, environmental damage, and transnational criminal networks exploiting natural resources.
FPAC Flags Government’s Failure to Address Missing NDMA Funds and Documents
The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of The Gambia’s National Assembly revealed that the Office of the Vice President has failed to provide updates on resolutions requiring the NDMA Director General to account for undelivered food items worth over D100 million and other financial discrepancies related to COVID-19 expenditures.
Gambian Nollywood Star Musa Darboe Inspires Rising Local Talent
Musa Darboe, a celebrated Gambian Nollywood star and five-time award-winning actor, received a hero’s welcome upon his return home. He used the occasion to urge Gambian filmmakers to come together and collaborate, emphasizing that unity is key to taking the local film industry to new heights on the international stage.
