This FactSheet highlights some of the most serious concerns raised by Auditors, flagging how the government made D410 million in overpayments within three years to an unnamed road contractor, the Presidential Banquet Hall, loan creditor Meridian, the incomplete stadium refurbishment and more.

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After lawmakers in the Sixth Legislature voted down the 2024 Draft Constitution during its Second Reading, The Gambia’s constitutional reform process has suffered its second major setback under President Adama Barrow’s administration. This FactSheet breaks down how each Member of Parliament voted and explains the significance of the Second Reading in the legislative process.

Witchcraft accusations remain a pervasive issue across Africa, often resulting in serious human rights violations, including violence, social exclusion, and, in extreme cases, death. These accusations disproportionately affect vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. In the Gambia, a particularly disturbing incident occurred in 2009 when nearly 1,000 individuals were detained and forced to confess to witchcraft under duress. More in this factsheet.

Audit reports are essential tools for financial accountability, yet recent remarks by President Adama Barrow and Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay have sparked debate over their credibility. While some officials dismiss them as mere “opinions,” audits follow rigorous international standards to assess financial integrity and compliance. This article clarifies the audit process, its significance, and why these reports matter in ensuring transparency and good governance.

The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) latest progress report highlights that only 16 recommendations issued by the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC) have been implemented by the Gambia Government over a two-year period (2021 to 2023). More in the FactSheet.

The Gambia’s National Assembly ratified an agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 24th September 2024 on Domestic Workers Recruitment signed by the Minister of Trade, Hon Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof. Download a copy of the agreement from this article.

This FactSheet focuses on the 2024 Population Census and highlights some of the changes in population demographics from the 2013 Census. It highlights that almost half of the population resides in Brikama (WCR) and that Banjul is the only region with a declining population.

This factsheet highlights how members of the sixth legislature voted on the Parliamentary Report prepared by the Joint Committee on Bill to repeal the ban on Female Genital Mutilation / Circumcision.

A Swiss Court sentenced former Interior Minister, Ousman Sonko, to 20 years in prison on 15th May 2024 making him the most high-profile conviction of a senior government official under Universal Jurisdiction in Europe.

Road traffic accidents in The Gambia have been a cause for concern with the new six lane Bertil Harding Highway identified as one of the most dangerous routes, with 102 accidents reported as of January 2024.