Undoubtedly, freedom of opinion or expression is one of the most fundamental rights that humans have. It is the right which enables right holders to demand for their rights from duty bearers and to hold duty bearers accountable as well as help facilitate the enjoyment of all other human rights[Read More…]
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Kawsu Ceesay: The Gambia’s Fragile Fish Stocks: Deliberate Over-exploitation Threatens Sustainability, Food Security And Livelihoods
The fisheries sector plays a vital role in the socio-economic development of The Gambia. Currently, there are thousands of Gambians who depend on the sector for fish protein and livelihoods, so any depletion of our fisheries would have far reaching consequences for the economy. Unfortunately, like in many other countries[Read More…]
Ex-Gambian Attorney General Appointed Registrar Of UN Criminal Tribunals
Former Gambian Attorney General Abubacarr Marie Tambadou, who quit his post last week has been appointed Registrar of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Mr. Tambadou succeeds Olufemi Elias of Nigeria. Mr. Tambadou brings over 14 years of experience in the area of international criminal justice, including through his[Read More…]
Mai Fatty Calls On Gambians To Push For Real Change
Mai Ahmad Fatty, leader of the opposition Gambia Moral Congress party (GMC) has called on Gambians to unite and push for real change in the small West African nation. He said Gambians can achieve great things should they unite just as they did in December 2016 when they peacefully voted[Read More…]
President Barrow Appeals For Unity As He Swears-in New Justice Minister
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has appealed for unity in preserving peace and stability of the country, as the new Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow, takes oath of office today. The president said maintaining peace and stability in the country hinges on respect for the rule[Read More…]
Alagi Yorro Jallow: Why Are We Compelled To Speak Out For Reforms Against Bad laws?
Active citizens are not those who complain and whine about a problem but those who take a firm stand. An active citizen (otherwise called an activist) sees a problem and takes a step to do something about it. Often too reform-oriented, current activism is incapable of midwifing radical transformation. The[Read More…]
Gambia: Madi Jobarteh’s Bail Extended Again
A Gambian activist who was charged Tuesday with publishing and broadcasting false news has had his bail extended again until next Monday. Madi Jobarteh is in trouble with police after he decried in a media interview the killings of three Gambian civilians by security forces during a Black Lives Matter[Read More…]
Gambia Extends State Of Emergency
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has again bypassed the country’s National Assembly and extended a state of emergency in the country for a further seven days. Members of the National Assembly were due to debate a motion yesterday on whether to extend the state of emergency which was first[Read More…]
Gambia: Mai Fatty Warns Against Tightening Of Democratic Space
An opposition leader in the Gambia has warned the Government of President Adama Barrow not to return the country to dark days of dictatorship. Mai Ahmad Fatty, leader of the Gambia Moral Congress party (GMC), said the fundamental premise of The New Gambia is not only the comprehensive reversal of[Read More…]
‘President Barrow Committed To The Armed Forces’ – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Yankuba A. Drammeh has said that the Commander-in-Chief, President Adama Barrow is very much passionate and committed to the cause of The Gambia Armed Forces. CDS Drammeh was at the State House this morning to brief the President on the outcome of[Read More…]
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