Thirty-one years after the November 11, 1994 massacre and three years after President Barrow’s government pledged to implement the TRRC’s recommendations, only one of twelve actions linked to the killings has been completed — raising doubts about the administration’s commitment to justice and the “Never Again” promise. More in this report.

Often, protesters are denied permits by the police, but are permits required for public gatherings and all protests? Our reporter sought answers from the police and a lawyer on the legislative framework guaranteeing freedom of assembly and the legal limitations. More in this explainer.

In September 2025 President Barrow issued a National Address claiming that Omar Badjie had died as a result of “recent disturbances.” Our factcheck report proves the president's statements were actually misleading. More in the FactCheck report.

The sudden and controversial death of 27-year-old Omar Badjie has sparked national concern over police brutality in The Gambia. Omar was a young gardener and construction worker from Mandinary, Kombo North District of the West Coast Region. More in this report.

For years, consumers in The Gambia have endured some of the highest mobile data prices in the sub-region, with little to no regulatory intervention. But just as they began to enjoy significantly reduced rates, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) stepped in, introducing a price floor of D50 per 1GB, a move that affected the GSM operators’ promotional and penetration data prices, sparking national outrage. More in the feature report.

Mile 2 has widely been condemned as Africa’s hell on earth by detainees fortunate to tell their harrowing stories after escaping it’s clutches. After one such advocate challenged the Justice Minister on the conditions of Mile 2, Hon Dawda A Jallow revealed that the government is advancing plans to construct a new prison and completely shut down the Colonial era prison. More in the feature story.

Justice Minister, Hon Dawda A. Jallow, conceded to public concerns after the Spokesperson of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) challenged him to amend draconian sections of the Public Order Act. More in this feature publication highlighting President Adama Barrow’s government promises to address the Public Order Act.

Over the past several months, the Women’s Association for Victims’ and Women Empowerment (WAVE), a transitional justice organisation, has been harnessing the power of storytelling—interwoven with fire, traditional folklore, music, and dance—to create a profound communal space for healing. More in this report.

The recent announcement by a Muslim religious leader, Imam Musa Jallow, of his intent to contest the presidency in the upcoming 2026 election has ignited widespread public debate across The Gambia. Central to the controversy is a delicate question: Can a religious cleric legitimately and effectively seek the nation’s highest political office without compromising the secular foundations of the state? More in the report.

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.