Gambia’s Youth Voice Amplified on the Global Stage

On November 12, COP29 (the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) officially opened, marking a critical moment for nations worldwide to address the urgent issues of climate change.

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The Persecution of the Voice Newspaper

In this article by Dr Gajigo he highlights the significance of the President filing a legal suit against the Voice Newspaper media practitioners and the challenges it presents to Freedom of Expression in The Gambia.

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Who Was Edward Francis Small?

The Person Behind the Name of the Foundation

Edward Francis Small (29 January 1891 – January 1958) was a Gambian anti-colonial leader and civil rights activist and journalist who began agitating early in his life for workers’ rights and representative democracy in the Gambia and in West Africa.

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