Islamic cleric Baba Leigh has challenged Gambians, taking to the streets, to ask themselves which role in government they will assume if a government is toppled in street protests, rhetorically asking about the situation of those Senegalese nationals who joined current Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko in deadly street protests[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia Armed Forces Promotes Over 40 Officers
More than 40 officers of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) received new ranks in a formal decoration ceremony held Friday, at Defence Headquarters in Banjul. The event marked a significant moment for the officers and their families, celebrating years of hard work, discipline, and service. The ceremony was attended by[Read More…]
Gambia Among Key Departure Points In Rising Irregular Migration To Spain In 2024
The Gambia has emerged as one of the notable departure points in the surge of irregular migration to Spain, with nearly 2,000 Gambians taking to the sea in 2024, according to data from Spain’s National Security Report. The report, published by the National Security Department under the Spanish Prime Minister’s[Read More…]