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Westminster Foundation, a British public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world, has begun a five-day training to strengthen Gambian political parties for accountable and inclusive democracy. The training which began at…

The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has begun its external public consultations beginning in Senegal on Sunday, 28th April, 2019 at the Hotel De Ville in Dakar. The consultative process is aimed at eliciting the views and…

A European Union diplomat in Gambia has urged Gambian lawmakers and civil society organizations to be firm against corruption and repression The European Union Ambassador to The Gambia, Atilas Lajos, has urged national assembly members…

At least 21 Gambian diplomats over the past week have been notified of the expiry of their term as May approaches, The Point newspaper reported on Monday. According The Point which cited anonymous sources, the two-year contract for…

The chief of the country’s electoral body spoke at the opening ceremony of a five-day workshop organized by West Minster Foundation to promote inclusiveness in Gambia’s governance for marginalized groups like women, youths and disables.…

Madi Jobarteh is a Gambian rights activist To err and then to stand up to declare one’s error is indeed a mark of courage and leadership in itself. For that matter Sanna’s testimony is positive. By his testimony he has also enhanced the…

It was a historical moment this week for all Gambians and for the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC). Sanna Sabally, the former number 2 of the military junta led by Yahya Jammeh, came from abroad to come forward. No…

Kemesseng Jammeh, an executive member of the United Democratic Party, has been relieved of his position as the ambassador of Gambia to Turkey, Kerr Fatou has learned. Jammeh was appointed ambassador to Turkey when UDP leader Ousainou…

The initial testimony of Sanna Sabally exposes a malaise in our society that could be found widespread and deep – in both the educated and the uneducated populations. This malaise goes to explain in fact the bad governance and…

Sanna Sabally on Wednesday apologized to senior Gambian soldiers and police officers who were tortured at Mile 2 in September of 1994 on his orders. Among the victims of torture were Mamat Cham, Ebrima Chongan, RSM Jeng and Sheriff Gomez.…