The arrest of peaceful protesters opposing PURA’s controversial mobile data tariff hike has sparked a wave of condemnation from Gambian and international civil society organizations, who are demanding the immediate and unconditional release of all detainees.

From the Solo Sandeng Foundation to regional and pan-African movements like Activista Africa and Africans Rising, rights groups warn that the crackdown mirrors a troubling pattern of repression, undermining the very freedoms Gambians fought to reclaim after Jammeh’s rule.

Amdalai, North Bank Region – 18th August 2025. The Governments of The Gambia and Senegal officially launched a week-long Cross-Border Engagement Meeting at the Amdalai Border Crossing Point. The initiative brings together national institutions, border agencies, and international partners to strengthen cooperation, promote integrated border management, and improve the safety and well-being of border communities. More in the news report.

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.

Parliamentarians failed to complete the consideration stage of 26 clauses in the National Security Council (NSC) Bill on 18th March 2025, as lengthy deliberations and disagreements over key provisions prolonged the debate. More in the Parliamentary report.

Parliamentarians were scheduled to address three separate actions, including a report from the Finance Minister on the implementation and monitoring of the annual budget; however, only the National Security Council Bill 2023 is being considered today. More in the report.

During the opining ceremony of a two days training for Police Officers on the Prevention of Torture organized by the National Human Rights Commission, Police Supt Colley informed his colleagues that the shocking TRRC revelations should serve as a turning point for the Police. More in this detailed publication.

A police statement announced that UTG student Kebba Secka was brutally stabbed to death by a police officer on 7th July 2025. In reaction to this, Team Gom Sa Bopa issued this statement calling for justice for his killing and to address fundamental flaws affecting the security sector immediately. More in their statement.