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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NHRC Validates 2024 Human Rights Report, Highlighting Progress and Challenges in The Gambia

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has validated its 2024 report on the state of human rights in The Gambia, offering an in-depth analysis of key issues such as access to justice, women’s rights, and freedom of expression. The validation event, held on 10th March 2025, brought together government officials, civil society, and international partners to discuss progress and challenges in the nation’s human rights landscape. More in the report.

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Caritas Gambia Strengthens Development Efforts Through Strategic Planning

Caritas Gambia is taking a significant step toward strengthening its role in national development by collaborating with key stakeholders to draft a comprehensive strategic plan. The initiative, launched on 25th March 2025, aims to identify priority areas and enhance partnerships to drive meaningful and lasting change across the country. More in the publication.

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UNDP Launches Three Million Dollars Security Sector Reform Project

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched a 36-month Security Sector Reform Project worth $3,000,000 approximately (D210,000,000) for the Security Sector of The Gambia on the first week of October 2024 at Bakadaji Hotel, Kololi.

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