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Concern over Police Action against University Students
On Monday December 2nd, students at the University of the Gambia staged a demonstration within the premises of the Law Faculty to express their grievances at the dismissal of two lecturers Dr. Alieu Gibba!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NPP Response To UDP’s Statement On President Barrow’s Comments In Lower River Region
Seedy SK Njie, Deputy Spokesperson National People’s Party
The National People’s Party (NPP) takes note of the statement issued by the United Democratic Party (UDP) concerning H. E. President Adama!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
December 1. The Day Gambians Decided to End Dictatorship and Embrace Democracy.
Eight years ago, Gambians under the auspices of the 2016 Grand Coalition of opposition parties voted out the autocratic regime of Yaya Jammeh in the December 1 presidential election. It marked the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Condemns President Barrow’s Divisive Comments
UDP notes with grave concern that President Barrow perpetually dwells on tribal sentiments exposing his mindset that thrives on division and sees elected public office as an entitlement.
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GAP Urges President Barrow To Reflect On Implications Of His Words And Prioritize Inclusive Dialogue…
Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly, Secretary General and Party Leader Gambia Action Party (GAP)
The Gambia Action Party (GAP) is deeply concerned by the recent remarks attributed to President Adama Barrow!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Position of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice on the 2024 Draft Constitution
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has convened a ‘National Convergence on the Draft Constitution 2024’ at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre starting today November 26 to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
In Solidarity with Girls And Women- EFCRJ
25th November 2024
PUBLIC STATEMENT
In Solidarity with Girls and Women
The Edward Francis Centre for Rights and Justice joins the rest of the world in 16 Days of Activism which kicks off!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Appointments And Redeployments Within The Gambia Civil Service
Ebrima G Sankareh
Ebrima G Sankareh, Government Spokesperson and Presidential Diaspora Adviser
Press Release Dated: 20th November, 2024
Banjul - The Gambia. In consultation with the Public Service!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
EFSCRJ Concerned Over the Unconstitutionality of 2025 Budget Estimates
Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Speaker of the National Assembly
Public Statement
The Edward Francis Small Centre hereby registers its unreserved condemnation of the Speaker of the National Assembly!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
EFSCRJ Concerns Over the Gambia’s Participation at COP29
The Edward Francis Small Centre hereby expresses its deep concerns about the participation of the Gambia at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) currently taking place in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…