Despite various human rights defenders giving the government credit for implementing only 16 out of the 262 recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC), the Chairperson of the Alliance of Victim-Led Organisations (AVLO), Ms. Sirra Ndow, has expressed the victim’s dissatisfaction with the “slow pace” of progress. More in the publication.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a US$10.8 million disbursement to The Gambia on 20th December 2024 following the successful completion of the second review under the country’s Extended Credit Facility arrangement. More in the press release.

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 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.

The Ministry of Trade hosted the Employment Forum earlier this week, 17th December 2024, to review it’s Employment Policy to create 150,000 jobs. But how many jobs have been created at the midpoint of this policy implementation period? Our journalists asked the questions and shared responses from the Ministry of Trade on this.

The Judiciary of The Gambia, in partnership with the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABAROLI), revises High Court Rules to enhance Judicial efficiency. More in the press release.

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.

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.

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 Minority Leader of the 6th Legislature revealed that Constitution Talks with International IDEA's Dr Ibn Chambas led to the 2024 Draft Constitution being delayed in Parliament. Instead of 27th November, the First Reading will now take place on 23rd December 20204. More in the report.

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 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.

In commemoration of International Human Rights Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and partners marked the day with their 5th International Human Rights Moot Court, named after first President of the Republic of The Gambia, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara. More in the report.

The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. Emmanuel Daniel Joof, urged security officers to embrace their role as "frontline defenders" of the rule of law, emphasizing the critical responsibility they hold in maintaining justice, human rights, and public order. More in the report.

The Minister for Gender and the UNDP Resident Representative have combined to publish this joint op-ed highlighting The Gambia's progress while urging collective action to end GBV. The publication calls on governments, civil society, and individuals to unite in creating a society where women and girls are free from violence and empowered to live their lives fully. More in the statement.

MUSIGAM conducted a congress at the end of November 2024, which was attended by renowned Gambian Artistes and culminated with the election of an eight member Executive. More in the entertainment press release from MUSIGAM.

Stakeholders have issued a statement urging ECOWAS Heads of States to establish a Special Tribunal in The Gambia to prosecute former President Jammeh and people who bear the most responsibility for gross human rights violations from 1994 to 2017 as detailed in the report of the defunct Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC).

The National Human Rights Commission issued a Communique on their recently concluded convergence on the 2024 Draft Constitution with some 100 stakeholders recommending changes to be included by the National Assembly. More in the publication.

The Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice issued a call for action on International Human Rights Day 2024. More in the press release.

This is a press release issued by the Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice on International Day for Anti-Corruption urging the Gambia Government to establish an Anti-Corruption Commission. More in the statement.