The recent death of a one-month-old baby girl following female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia has reignited outrage. However, just as in the past tragedies, this one may soon be forgotten amid inaction/silence and or sadly, be replaced by another tragedy. The Gambian government continues to ignore the rights[Read More…]
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Dr Omar Janneh: A Case Of Harm And Death For Culture: Betrayal Of A Nation That Seems Unfit To Protect Its Daughters
The death of a one-month-old baby girl in The Gambia because of female genital mutilation (FGM) has reignited public outrage. However, a bitter experience suggests that this grief will soon fade into another unaddressed tragedy. Despite the country’s 2015 ban on FGM through the amendment of the Women’s Act, enforcement[Read More…]
Dr Omar Janneh: Judiciary Reform Alone Cannot Fix Land Disputes
The origins of land ownership may be debated, but in The Gambia today, the consequences of lack of appropriate safeguards are clear: our land is in crisis. Our land is crying beneath our feet. Therefore, if we are to build a just and prosperous Gambia, we must begin with the[Read More…]
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