The State Intelligence Services has stepped into unfamiliar territory, inviting journalists into its Banjul headquarters for the first time. The agency, once known as the feared National Intelligence Agency under Yahya Jammeh, used the briefing to present itself as a new institution shaped by reform and a culture of openness.[Read More…]
Human Rights
Former Jungler Sanna Manjang Arrested, GAF Confirms
Sanna Manjang, a former member of the paramilitary Junglers unit that operated under ex-president Yahya Jammeh, has been arrested, the Gambia Armed Forces confirmed today. His detention marks a significant moment for victims who have waited years to see key suspects brought back into the reach of Gambian authorities. Manjang’s[Read More…]
Gambians Decry Long Lines, Bribes & Delays In Passport Process
Applicants seeking passports at the Gambia Immigration Department on Wednesday voiced growing anger over what they describe as bribery, queue jumping and a system that favours those who can pay. Many stood in long lines under tight conditions while accusing some officers of taking money to fast-track applicants. Fatou Sumareh,[Read More…]
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