Wednesday April 2, 2025

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NAMs are Criticized for Eliminating the Clause on Diaspora Voting Rights

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.

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Summary of Position Paper on Diaspora Voting Rights

Elections Watch: By EFSCRJ & Gambia Participates The paper calls for clarity and urges members of the National Assembly to restore the deleted clause to safeguard and actualize the voting rights of Gambians in the diaspora. 1. Constitutional Rights: The 1997 Constitution grants all Gambians, including those in the diaspora, the fundamental right to vote.

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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

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Majority of Gambians Reject Military Takeover – Afrobarometer

A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that while the majority of Africans prefer democracy and reject non-democratic alternatives like military rule, there is a significant portion open to military intervention if elected leaders misuse their power, highlighting both a strong commitment to democratic principles and notable concerns about governance and accountability.

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The report says the lack of a New Constitution stalls Gambia’s transition

The Gambia’s democratic progress faces challenges despite a promising draft constitution that proposed reforms and term limits, now stalled due to political disagreements.

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