Lawyer Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party, received the 2025 Global Legacy in Statesmanship and Peace Award in Helsinki for his contributions to peace, justice, and governance in The Gambia.
Lawyer Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), received the 2025 Global Legacy in Statesmanship and Peace Award in Helsinki, Finland, for his commitment to peace, justice, and good governance.
In his acceptance speech, he emphasized the trust Gambians placed in him during challenging times and his duty to support the less fortunate. Darboe played a significant role in Gambian politics, serving as Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The Fourteenth Call to the Bar Ceremony at the High Court Complex in Banjul celebrated seventy-four new lawyers, primarily women. The event included performances by the Police Band and speeches from key figures, including Chief Justice Alhaji Hassan B. Jallow and the Solicitor General, who made the opening address. Hon. Justice Gibril B.O. Semega-Janneh highlighted
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice demands President Adama Barrow investigate police brutality in Mandinari protests and Omar Badjie’s death, urging an independent probe, coroner’s inquest, and officer suspensions to uphold constitutional and international human rights standards.
