EFSCRJ Frowns at the Failed Constitution Building Process and Calls for Action
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice criticizes President Barrow for the failure of Gambia’s 2024 Draft Constitution, highlighting its undemocratic nature and calling for a citizen-led constituent assembly to revise the 2020 draft for a fair, democratic constitution.
Only Gambian Citizens are Permitted to Own media Houses, The Government Explained
The Government’s 2024 Draft Constitution restricts media ownership to Gambian citizens and limits peaceful assembly rights for national security reasons, while removing the Supreme Court’s authority to validate emergency declarations, citing concerns over institutional friction and the need for swift crisis responses.
