The Person Behind the Name of the Foundation

Edward Francis Small (29 January 1891 – January 1958) was a Gambian anti-colonial leader and civil rights activist and journalist who began agitating early in his life for workers’ rights and representative democracy in the Gambia and in West Africa.

The Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice has been established by Gambian Civil Society Advocates and issued this press release to inform members of the public.

This article written by an experienced lawyer explores his passion for reading, the challenges presented by the rise of social media, all juxtaposed with the concept of the hit US TV series, American Gods.

Dr Gajigo takes a deep dive into the challenges that shackle the development of the country's fishing sector from reaching its untapped potential. How can the Government turn this sector into a powerhouse to fuel a Gambian Economic resurgence?

President Barrow has commenced legal action culminating with the Police arresting journalists for a story claiming that the President has appointed Muhammed Jah of Q Group as his successor to the 2026 Presidential election.

This is the sixth publication on the Economic Deep Dive by Dr Ousman Gajigo focusing on the fishing agreement between The Gambia and Senegal.

Our eighth publication in the Barrow Papers column by Madi Jobarteh argues that the new Barrow Government's Draft Constitution Gazetted in August 2024 will weaken independent Institutions and accountability in the country.

In the second edition of Education Matters by Rohey L Ceesay she argues her case for the Gambia to prioritise a World Class education system.

This is the seventh publication in a series of articles focusing on the 2024 Draft Constitution Gazetted by the Gambia Government on 14th August 2024 written by Human Rights Advocate, Madi Jobarteh. There are six parts to the sixth publication so far.

The Central Bank announced new Inflation statistics at the end of August 2024 claiming a deceleration in Inflation, now Economist Dr Gajigo opines that their report does not reflect reality in the economy.