A newly published academic study has shed light on the enduring psychological and social toll of state-sanctioned witch hunts conducted under the regime of former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh. More than a decade after the campaign ended, victims and their communities are still battling the ramifications. The research, funded by[Read More…]
Human Rights
BAC Chair’s Anti-Corruption Remarks Spark Debate Amidst Protest
Remarks made at the Wednesday anti-corruption protest by the chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC) have ignited a passionate debate about the rule of law and the fight against graft in The Gambia. Chairman Yankuba Darboe’s utterances in an interview with reporters at the Youth Monument during yesterday’s protest,[Read More…]
Ferry Frustrations: Commuters Demand GFS’s Intervention Over D5 Change Issues
Commuters plying the Barra/Banjul ferry routes are sounding the alarm over persistent issues with leftover change at ferry terminals, with many demanding intervention from the Gambia Ferry Service (GFS) to resolve the D5 change disputes that have become a recurring frustration for daily passengers. The issue, which has been ongoing[Read More…]