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EFSCRJ Concerns over the Takeover of Banjul Port
We have received with deep concern the news of the takeover of the Banjul Port by the Turkish company, Albayrak effectively on 14 February 2025 under a concession agreement between the Gambia…
Independence Statement by H.E. ANM Ousainu Darboe, Secretary General and Party Leader of the United…
H.E. ANM Ousainu Darboe Secretary General and Party Leader, United Democratic Party (UDP)
Fellow Gambians,
Today, as we mark 60 years of independence from British colonial rule, we…
EFSCRJ’s Concern over Mismanagement and Corruption in Government
As the Gambia gears for a massive Independence celebration to cost millions, EFSCRJ hereby raises deep concerns at the incidence of widespread mismanagement of public funds, corruption, and abuse of…
UN Resident Coordinator Congratulates The Gambia on 60 Years of Independence
BANJUL, 14 February 2025
On behalf of the United Nations Country Team in The Gambia, I extend my warmest congratulations to His Excellency President Adama Barrow, the Government, and the people of…
Press Release: The Gambia Government Launches Commemorative Diamond Jubilee Design Contest for…
Ebrima G Sankareh
Ebrima G. Sankareh, Government Spokesperson
Press Release Dated: 11th February, 2025
Banjul, The Gambia – As part of activities marking The Gambia’s…
EFSCRJ Calls for Conversation and Not Celebration on February 18
Public Statement
In seven days, Gambians will be marking 18th February as the 60th Independence Day. The Government will be spending millions of dalasi to celebrate the day in grand style.
In…
EFSCRJ Reminds Pres. Barrow Of His Duty To Combat Corruption
President Adama Barrow
PUBLIC STATEMENT
The President of The Gambia holds a pivotal role in combating corruption, as mandated by the Constitution. The executive power is…
EFSCRJ Rejects Inclusion of Yaya Jammeh in the Silver Jubilee Activities
EFSCRJ Pubic Statement
We have noticed a giant billboard on the Bertil Harding Highway commissioned by State House displaying the portrait of former Gambian leaders: Sir Farimang Singhateh, Sir…
The Barrow administration has failed The Gambian people, Gambia For All (GFA) party asserts
The recent, much talked about audio released by Gambia's former exiled dictator Yahya Jammeh comes as no surprise to keen observers of the country’s political transition. Since the Jubilant ouster…
EFSCRJ Urges Pres. Barrow No To Seek A Third Term
President Adama Barrow
PUBLIC STATEMENT
The Edward Francis Small Centre wishes to state its position that no President of the Republic of the Gambia should serve for more…