The Network of National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa (NNHRI – WA), the umbrella body for national human rights institutions (NHRIs) within West Africa, today began its annual conference in The Gambia. The three-day convergence (7-9 June 2023) was held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre[Read More…]
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USAID: $365,000 To Accelerate Prosecution Of Jammeh-Era Crimes
Press Release The United States Government’s Agency for International Development (USAID) is launching a 10-month Rapid Response initiative to make immediate progress on prosecutions of alleged crimes committed under the Jammeh regime. The focus will be on setting up a new Special Prosecutor’s Office for crimes covered by domestic laws[Read More…]
LGSC Chair Says Not Aware Of Any Policy That Allows Loans For Councillors
Chairperson of the Local Government Service Commission has said he is not aware of any policy that allows loans to be given to Gambian councillors Chair Momodou Jallow made this assertion whilst testifying before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry at Senegambia. The Commission was set up to undertake a[Read More…]
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