A bilateral meeting between Senegalese and Gambian officials was held Tuesday to defuse rising tensions between border communities in Kanouma (Senegal) and Djataly (The Gambia), following a recent dispute sparked by unclear boundary lines. According to Senegalese daily Le Soleil, the row began when a confrontation occurred between a Senegalese[Read More…]
Human Rights
Alport Banjul Terminates Kexx Sanneh’s Contract Amidst Anti-Corruption Protest
Prominent activist Kemeseng Sanneh, widely known as “Kexx Sanneh,” has revealed that his contract with Alport Banjul has been abruptly terminated. Sanneh alleges the termination is a direct consequence of his participation in the recent anti-corruption protests organised by Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), sparking significant concerns about freedom of[Read More…]
“They Made My Life Difficult”: Gambia Whistleblower Speaks Out Amid Lawsuit, Threats
A former official of The Gambia’s financial crimes commission says he has faced years of harassment and legal threats for exposing alleged misconduct by members of the body tasked with investigating the financial dealings of ex-President Yahya Jammeh, who is accused of looting nearly $1 billion in public funds. Alhaji[Read More…]