The GPA Managing Director Stands by Transparency in Banjul Ports Expansion Despite Concerns
Ousman Jobarteh, Managing Director of the Gambia Ports Authority, defended the transparency of the $20.56 million Banjul Ports Expansion Project, emphasizing that it followed international bidding standards, with Albayrak of Turkey selected after a competitive process to enhance The Gambia’s trade competitiveness and job security.
EF Small Centre for Rights and Justice Condemns Charges of Sedition and False Publication against Citizens
The EF Small Centre for Rights and Justice expresses deep concern over the continued enforcement of sedition and false publication laws in The Gambia, calling for the immediate dropping of charges against citizens and urging the government to decriminalize media offenses, in line with democratic principles and international law.
Migration Activists are Urging Parliament to Review the Migration Deal with Spain Carefully
Germany-based Gambian migration activist Yahya Sonko has urged the National Assembly to thoroughly review the recent migration agreement between The Gambia and Spain, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and safeguarding the interests of Gambian citizens, particularly the youth, amid concerns over potential mass deportations and the effectiveness of previous migration-related initiatives.