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.
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.
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.
MRC Unit The Gambia Ensures Continuity of Essential Services Amidst Industrial Action
On Thursday, December 12th, 2024, the Management of the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (MRCG) received notice of a sit-down strike notice from the MRCG Workers’ Union Executive, effective Monday, December 16th, 2024.
Gov’t Calls for Dialogue on UTG Impasse as Student’s Union Set to Advocate for Postponement
After yesterday’s press briefing by the Ministry of Higher Education calling for dialogue over the impasse facing the University of the Gambia, a communique from the UTG’s Student’s Union received by this medium indicates that the latter will advocate for a postponement of exams until 6th January 2025. More in the report.
Pressure Group Granted Permit to Protest for 2020 Draft Constitution Tomorrow
The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG) have been issued a protest permit by the Gambia Police Force yesterday 5th November 2024 to protest tomorrow, 7th November 2024 in Banjul for a return of the 2020 Draft Constitution.
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