The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Ambassador Habbib T. B. Jarra, has called for an urgent transformation of The Gambia’s child justice system from a punitive model to one that is restorative, child-centred, and fully aligned with international standards. Speaking at the High-Level Multi-Stakeholder[Read More…]
Human Rights
Barrow’s Call For 16-Year-Olds To Register For National ID Sparks Legal Questions
President Adama Barrow’s call for Gambians aged 16 and above to register under the newly launched National Identity Management System (NIMS) has triggered legal debate after appearing to contradict existing provisions governing eligibility for national identity cards. The President made the announcement during the inauguration of the National Data Centre,[Read More…]
Nigeria Appoints New Commander For Troops Serving In The Gambia
The Nigerian Army has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Yahaya Mohammed Abdullahi as the new commander of its contingent serving under the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG). Lt. Col. Abdullahi officially assumed command during a change of command ceremony held on Monday, taking over from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Agada, who completed[Read More…]
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