
EU Election Mission Calls for Gambia’s Electoral Reforms
The EU Election Follow-up Mission, led by Norbert Neuser, has urged Gambian authorities to accelerate electoral reforms, including the 2022 Elections Bill and 2024 Personal Data Protection Bill, emphasizing that these reforms, if enacted, could significantly enhance the 2026 presidential election’s integrity and credibility.

Nigeria’s President Calls For An End To Protests Economic Hardship
By Omar Bah On Sunday, August 4th, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu called for suspending protests of a cost-of-living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue. These were his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week. Amnesty International has said at least 13 people were killed in clashes with