EFSCRJ Raises Issues and Concerns about the Criminal Offenses Act 2025
The Criminal Offences Act and Criminal Procedures Act, assented to by President Barrow on March 28, 2025, reform colonial-era laws in The Gambia, but provisions on sedition, publication bans, and false information raise concerns about freedom of expression and require further amendments.
President Barrow introduces the Madrassah Integration Strategy for 2025-2029
The Gambia’s Madrassah Integration Strategy, introduced by President Barrow, aims to modernize over 400 Madrassah schools through bilingual education, English bridging programs, and improved access to TVET and STEM, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and the World Bank.
Global Criminal Justice Office commends Gambia’s transitional justice process
The Gambia’s commitment to transitional justice is commended by Beth Van Schaack, Ambassador-at-Large for the Global Criminal Justice Office, who praises the country for passing the Victims’ Reparations Act and Ban from Public Office Bill and highlighting their importance in addressing past abuses and repression.
