The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO) has expressed concerns over the deteriorating human rights conditions in Gambia. “Recent developments have raised alarm particularly in what appears to be the shrinking civic space. Considerable threats against Fundamental freedoms such as that of freedom of expression, the divergence of political views and[Read More…]
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Three Gov’t Officials In The Cyclone’s Eye
At least three top officials from the Ministry of Health have been targeted in an indictment filed today by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice. According to the news dispatch issued by the Justice Ministry, “the charges brought before these individuals include a wide range of offences including corruption,[Read More…]
AfDB Grants $7M To Improve Governance & Fiscal Resilience In Gambia
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group, on Tuesday 3 October, meeting in Abidjan, approved a grant of $6.72 million to The Gambia to support implementation of the first phase of the Public Financial Management and Economic Reform Programme. The Bank’s financial support comes under Pillar 1[Read More…]