Gambian Parliament Launches Probe into Sale of Jammeh’s Assets

The Gambian National Assembly launched a formal investigation into the controversial sale of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh, following public protests and a damning investigative report. More in the publication.

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Crackdown on Dissent: Gambia’s Public Order Act Blocks Peaceful Protest

Despite constitutional guarantees of peaceful assembly, The Gambia’s Public Order Act continues to be wielded against activists, with the recent arrest of members of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) highlighting ongoing tensions between civil liberties and state control. More in the report.

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Gambian Authorities Clash with Activists Demanding Accountability for Jammeh’s Seized Assets

Gambian authorities clashed with activists on 8th May 2025, as police arrested several demonstrators who were protesting the government's handling of former President Yahya Jammeh’s seized assets. The protesters, who gathered near the Arch in Banjul, demanded greater transparency in the sale of Jammeh’s assets, which many citizens believe undermines the country’s transition to justice and accountability. More in this publication.

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PMO: Over 2,000 “Ghost” Workers Detected in 2024 Audit

The Personnel Management Office has announced that over 2,000 individuals across the civil service and security forces were flagged in the 2024 staff audit as could not be seen. Recovery of wrongful salary to 1,424 civil servants is underway, and payments to 679 security personnel are being halted for April 2025. More details in the official press release.

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GLMA Board Chair Fires Back at Allegations from Central Abattoir Management

On Monday, 27th January 2025, during a press engagement organised by The Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency (GLMA), the Chairman of the GLMA Board of Directors, Mr. Ebrima AJ Cham, responded to allegations from the manager of the Central Abattoir, Maddy Kuyateh, and his 21-member staff that GLMA terminated their contracts. More in the report.

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NHRC Urges Gov’t to Establish Anti-Corruption Commission

Celebrating five years of existence, citing numerous achievements on Thursday 23rd May 2024, the Gambia’s NHRC took stock of steps taken by the government to fight corruption and urged the Executive to double up its efforts by taking “all necessary steps to enforce and implement the Anti-Corruption Act 2023”.

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