Guinea-Bissau Crisis: ECOWAS Pulls Out After President Embaló’s Expulsion Threats
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has withdrawn its mission from Guinea-Bissau following threats of expulsion by President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. More in the report.
Who Owes Who? "External debts, climate debts and reparations in the Jubilee year"
Africa is owed US$36 trillion in climate debt by rich polluting countries, a new report by ActionAid shows. More in the press release, which contains a link to download the report.
Society of Commonwealth Clerks (SoCATT) Hosts African Clerks in The Gambia
African Clerks from the Society of Commonwealth Clerks held a meeting in The Gambia to exchange insights on strategizing the future of legislative administration in Africa. More in this news report.
ECOWAS Issues Statement on Withdrawl of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS
ECOWAS issues statement on withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the ECOWAS. More in this press release.
Gambia Bar Association Welcomes ECOWAS Approval of Special Tribunal in The Gambia
The Gambia Bar Association welcomes the ECOWAS approval of the establishment of a Special Tribunal in The Gambia to prosecute alleged perpetrators who bear the most responsibility for human rights violations that occurred during the era of former President Jammeh.
The Gambia’s Victim Center Welcomes ECOWAS Approval of Special Tribunal in the Country
The Gambia’s Victim Center welcomes the ECOWAS Authority’s decision to establish a Special Tribunal in The Gambia that will prosecute persons deemed to have committed gross human rights violations in the country. More in the statement.
Researchers Reveal Women’s Experiences on Migration from The Gambia and West Africa
Two civil society organizations launched a research paper on “Gender and Migration: Spotlight on Gambian Women’s Mobility” on Friday, 13th December 2024, at Baobab Hotel. More in the article.
ECOWAS Approves the Establishment of Special Tribunal for The Gambia
At the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government held in Abuja, Nigeria, on 15 December 2024, a landmark decision was made to establish the Special Tribunal for The Gambia. More in the press release from the Ministry of Justice.
The Grass to Grace Journey of African Football Icon Sadio Mané
Born in the small village of Bambali, Sedhiou in Senegal to Guinean parents, Sadio Mané grew up with a strong passion for football and struggled to achieve his dreams. More on his inspiring journey in the story.
The Gambia Hosts Maiden West African Youth Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
The Gambia hosted the inaugural West African Youth Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Bijilo from 6th to 7th December 2024. More in the news report.
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