FactSheet: What’s in The Gambia-Saudi Agreement for Domestic Workers

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.

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The Sad Reality at the Only Psychiatric Hospital in The Gambia (Tanka Tanka)

The author of this story shares their experience of visiting the country’s only mental health care facility, Tanka Tanka, which needs significant attention and support from the government to provide adequate care to patients suffering from mental health disorders in the country. Read this article to go inside Tanka Tanka.

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How Committed is President Barrow’s Government in Progressing TRRC Prosecutions?

Since the TRRC recommended prosecution of those bearing the most responsibility, President Barrow’s government continues to tout it’s commitment to prosecution. However, back in 2021, President Barrow’s NPP attempted to go into an alliance with former President Jammeh, which failed, leaving the President in alliance with the APRC, led by Speaker Jatta. These mixed messages have necessitated this review of the government’s efforts to complete it’s implementation plan on prosecution on time.

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Access to Justice at the ECOWAS Court: Challenges and Opportunities

This feature publication highlights the experiences of plaintiffs who filed cases at the ECOWAS Court of Justice and what the ECOWAS Court is doing to enhance access to justice. The story highlights cases of enforced disappearances and violations of journalists including torture and unlawful imprisonment using laws that are still in place in The Gambia.

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AKI Court Case Adjourned After Judge Summoned to Parliament

The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) legal suit where some 27 bereaved parents have filed for damages against the Government and two Pharmaceutical Companies was adjourned to the 12th of November 2024 after High Court Judge, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh failed to appear at 2:15 pm today 29th October 2024.

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Over 150 Cases Pending in Justice Jaiteh’s High Court as AKI Pre Trial Proceeds

The first day of pre trial saw Justice Jaiteh proceed with the trail after a brief break for the Defense to collect his documents to support his argument. However, Justice Jaiteh was adamant as he urged the hearing to proceed citing over 150 cases in his high court to address.

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GAF Shooting Victim Raises Concerns to Appear Before Military Panel

The GAF has summoned the witnesses to the shooting which occurred on 26th August 2024 in an attempt to launch an investigation into the incident which left one Stanislas Gomez with a bullet still lodged in his thigh. Meanwhile, the GAF has refused to cooperate with the NHRC to allow them to interview members of the State Guard Battalion involved in the shooting incident.

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Explainer: Why The Gambia Gov’t Rejected Only One Amnesty Application Recommended by the TRRC?

This publication reviews the government's decision made after it received recommendations for Amnesty from the TRRC resulting in the granting of four Amnesty Applications and rejection of one.

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