Gambian authorities arrested 11 Nigerian nationals suspected of sex work, exposing issues of human trafficking, coercion, and debt bondage within the region’s underground networks.
Gambian-British student Momodou Taal, who organized pro-Palestine protests in the U.S., faces ICE deportation despite no legal violations, sparking controversy over free speech and immigration enforcement.
ECOWAS ETLS Task Force, led by Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, visited The Gambia and Senegal to tackle trade barriers, promote integration, and sign an MoU for enhanced regional cooperation.
Gambian civil society groups denounce the removal of Clause 14 from the Elections Bill 2021, calling it a violation of diaspora voting rights and urging lawmakers to reinstate it before the 2026 elections.
Gambia’s Minister of Lands, Hamat Bah, caused an uproar in parliament by calling opposition critics “big mouths,” sparking protests from lawmakers demanding an apology.
