President Adama Barrow has called for calm and unity following disturbances that left one person dead and several others injured, including security officers. In a national address on Monday Barrow expressed condolences to the family of Omar Badjie, who died during the clashes, and pledged government support to all affected[Read More…]
Tag: Youth Protests
The Gambia: A Nation In Crisis Of Priorities
In The Gambia today, we find ourselves in a disturbing contradiction. Government institutions across the country operate in dilapidated buildings, many unfit for human habitation. Civil servants work in environments that cripple efficiency, while citizens are forced to engage with systems that barely function. Yet, the ruling party proudly boasts[Read More…]
Youth’s Death During Police Patrol Sparks Anger in Mandinary
The West Coast Region village of Mandinary on Friday evening erupted in violent protest following the death of a young man during a routine police patrol in the community. The deceased, Omar Badjie, according to some sources, died after being apprehended by personnel from the national police and his death[Read More…]
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