Polluting Rich Nations Owe The Gambia $4.8B Yearly in Climate Debt
A Who Owe Who? report published by ActionAid revealed that The Gambia is owed US$4.8 billion annually in climate debt from rich polluting countries compared to the US$39.7 billion it pays annually. More in this feature report.
Is the 2024 Draft Constitution More Inclusive for Dual Citizens?
In a recent interview with QTV, President Adama Barrow claimed that his intention is to ensure more Diaspora can participate in electoral processes for President and National Assembly and be appointed as Cabinet Ministers. Our review of the 1997 Constitution, the 2020 Draft, and the 2024 Draft Constitution ascertains the Executive’s intention. More in this feature story.
D13.5 Million Saved Monthly After Payments to “Ghost Workers” Stopped Temporarily
The Minister for Public Service, Hon. Baboucarr Boye revealed that he saved D13.5 million monthly after temporarily stopping salary payments to ‘ghost workers’. According to Hon. Boye, his ministry has discovered 2,700 ‘ghost workers’ after 2,142 were uncovered from the Ministries of Health, Basic and Secondary Education, and Agriculture in 2024. More in this feature report.
More Bereaved Parents Testify How ‘Bad Medicines’ Killed Their Children in Court
The ongoing Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) legal battle between some 27 bereaved children against the government and two pharmaceutical companies saw more moving testimonies from parents on how “bad medicines” killed their children. More in the report.
Over 1,035 Gambians at Risk of Deportation After President Trump’s Presidential Order
A document circulating from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) indicates that 1,035 Gambians residing in the States have “final orders of removal.” Our researchers have dug deep to contextualise the number of unauthosied African-born immigrants residing in the U.S. and the number of arrests, detentions, and removals of Gambians that have been made by ICE from 2021 to October 2024. More in this feature publication.
Migrant Death Toll Surges 58% from 2023 to 2024, Report Reveals
The death toll among irregular migrants trying to reach Spain has risen dramatically by 58% from 2023 to 2024, reflecting the escalating risks faced by people fleeing poverty, conflict, and instability. More in this feature report.
Under Foreign Control: GICTA Unveils Plans to Re-Locate .GM Domain to The Gambia
The Gambia’s .GM domain name is currently under foreign control, and the Gambia government has outlined plans to take control of it to re-locate it in the country. However, it’s not a given that the country’s domain name should be under government control. More in this feature report.
Eight Witnesses Testify How Syrups Killed Their Children in AKI Legal Marathon
During the continuation of the AKI Court Case hearing on the afternoon of 23rd January 2025, witnesses narrated how their children died soon after ingesting paracetamol syrups prescribed by doctors from the hospital. More in this report.
Justice Jaiteh Accepts Replacement of Two Witness Statements in AKI Case
Our latest publication on the marathon AKI Court case hearing, which took most of 23rd January 2025, highlights how Justice Ebrima Jaiteh accepted the substitution of two witness statements. The AKI Court case has seen some 27 bereaved parents file a lawsuit against the government and two pharmaceutical companies. More in Askanwi’s first publication from the whole day’s court hearing.
Why was the Constituency Development Fund Cancelled for 2024?
Last week, a notice from the Gambia National Assembly’s Office of the Clerk addressed to Parliamentarians highlighted that finances for the 2024 Constituency Development Fund would not be disbursed. Our reporter managed to contact the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Clerk on the issue and also featured reactions from Parliamentarians on the cancellation. More in this feature report.
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