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.
Elections Watch: By EFSCRJ & Gambia Participates The paper calls for clarity and urges members of the National Assembly to restore the deleted clause to safeguard and actualize the voting rights of Gambians in the diaspora. 1. Constitutional Rights: The 1997 Constitution grants all Gambians, including those in the diaspora, the fundamental right to vote.
