The 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has opened in Banjul, The Gambia, with a strong call for reparatory justice and deeper commitment to protecting human rights across the continent. Dr. Joseph Whittal, Chairperson of the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions[Read More…]
Author: Modou L. Badjie
President Barrow Launches Construction Of Garawol-Kusum Road In URR
President Adama Barrow on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the 6-kilometre Garawol–Kusum road in Kantora District, marking another step in the government’s drive to improve infrastructure and promote development across The Gambia. The ceremony, which drew thousands of residents and supporters, marked the beginning of the first phase of[Read More…]
GAF Non-Cooperation Raises Concern In NHRC’s State Of Human Rights Report
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious concern over what it describes as the Gambia Armed Forces’ (GAF) lack of cooperation during investigations into a shooting incident involving a civilian. The issue was highlighted in the Commission’s newly launched State of Human Rights Report 2024–2025, unveiled on Thursday[Read More…]
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