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.

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.

Ahead of Gambia’s 2021 residential election, President Adama Barrow and the five other contesting candidates signed a code of conduct to guide their campaigns and address eventualities after the polls.