NAMs Sign Gambia Participates’ Good Governance Social Contract
Members of The Gambia’s National Assembly signed a Political Social Contract for Accountability and Good Governance hosted by Gambia Participates on Saturday, 27th June 2026, at Bakadaji Hotel in Kololi.
The initiative seeks to strengthen youth participation in governance by creating a platform where political leaders publicly commit to accountability, transparency, and responsive leadership.
More in the news report.
Rwanda’s Kagame Rebukes Sleeping, Incompetent Officials, Echoing Governance Concerns Across Africa
A widely circulated video by TRT Africa depicting Rwandan President Paul Kagame reprimanding sleeping, “incompetent” government officials during a closing ceremony has highlighted the impact of poor governance on the continent.
More in this report.
Solicitor General Misses NHRC’s 2025 Human Rights Report Validation Workshop
The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) hosted its annual validation workshop on the 2025 State of Human Rights Report today, 9th March 2026. Attended by various stakeholders from civil society organisations, law enforcement officers, and others, Solicitor General Mr Hussein Thomasi’s statement was not delivered because he failed to attend.
More in the report.
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