Sainey Touray, a former Gambian MP seeking asylum in Edinburgh, describes free bus fare as essential for asylum seekers, particularly those surviving on minimal weekly stipends. Touray, who lives on just £9 per week provided by the Home Office, faces the daily reality of being unable to cover essential transportation[Read More…]
Human Rights
Angola To Present Reports On Gambia’s Human Rights Status
Angola is set to present its human rights reports at the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, taking place in Banjul, The Gambia, from October 17 to November 6. These reports will focus on the country’s implementation of the African Charter on Human and[Read More…]
Gambia: Electrocution Kills 7 In North Bank Region
The tragic electrocution incident in Kerr Galo, North Bank Region of The Gambia, has left the community in profound grief following the loss of seven electricians. The workers were replacing aging electric poles when one of the poles reportedly collapsed onto live wires, causing the fatal accident. Initial reports suggested[Read More…]