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
Join Hands 2 Save A Baby is Celebrating its Anniversary by Donating D8M to Gambian hospitals
In celebration of its 11th anniversary, Join Hands 2 Save A Baby will donate baby monitors valued at £90,000 to two Gambian hospitals, with support from GK Partners covering shipment costs, while founder Amie Jarjue, renowned for her philanthropy, continues to inspire through her dedication to public health and community welfare.
Over 600 Drug Arrests were Reported in Gambia
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency Gambia (DLEAG) reported 623 drug-related cases in 2023, involving 633 individuals, with a rise in the arrests of non-Gambian nationals, particularly Senegalese and Sierra Leoneans, as the agency intensifies efforts to combat drug trafficking and its impact on youth.
Gambia is Seeking a Public-Private Partnership to Develop a 50 MW Solar-Plus-Storage Project.
Nawec and the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MoPE) have issued a tender for a 50 MW solar PV facility with battery storage in Soma, part of a larger 150 MW solar initiative, aiming to select an independent power producer (IPP) through a public-private partnership.
Amnesty is Worried About Gambia Using Ambiguous Laws to Suppress Freedom of Expression
Amnesty International has called on The Gambia to drop all charges against journalists Musa Sheriff and Momodou Justice Darboe, citing concerns about press freedom suppression through ambiguous criminal laws following their arrest for reporting on President Barrow’s alleged exit plans.