Senegal, Democracy and Africa: Despair or Hope?
The unconstitutional postponement of Senegal’s presidential election, endorsed by President Macky Sall and the National Assembly, signals a concerning shift in democratic norms in Africa, prompting reflection on the continent’s future amidst persistent poverty, conflicts, and injustices despite its vast potential and resources, highlighting the urgent need for political will, commitment, and accountability among leaders, state institutions, and regional bodies like the African Union and ECOWAS to safeguard democracy, uphold constitutional principles, and ensure the welfare of African citizens.
Justice Ministry is committed to eradicating sexual violence in the Gambia
The Gambia is committed to eliminating sexual violence, with Solicitor General Hussein Thomasi expressing this commitment during a UN-supported meeting. Discussions focused on strategies to combat sexual and gender-based violence, with ongoing UN support emphasized.
GID Vows to Punish Traffickers with Murder Chargers
By Mustapha Jallow Following a migrant boat that capsized in the sea to embark on Europe-journey, officials of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) on Sunday vowed to punish traffickers with charges of murder if they are caught. After paying smugglers D55,000 to begin a journey, 25 individuals were nabbed by the GID patrol team at
