FactSheet: Almost Half of Gambia’s Population Live in the West Coast
This FactSheet focuses on the 2024 Population Census and highlights some of the changes in population demographics from the 2013 Census. It highlights that almost half of the population resides in Brikama (WCR) and that Banjul is the only region with a declining population.
FactSheet: Ousman Sonko’s Swiss Justice Cost Over D268.8 Million
A Swiss Court sentenced former Interior Minister, Ousman Sonko, to 20 years in prison on 15th May 2024 making him the most high-profile conviction of a senior government official under Universal Jurisdiction in Europe.
FactSheet: Almost 1, 000 People in Gambia Killed in Road Accidents in 6 Years
Road traffic accidents in The Gambia have been a cause for concern with the new six lane Bertil Harding Highway identified as one of the most dangerous routes, with 102 accidents reported as of January 2024.
FactSheet: What was in the Peace Agreement signed by the Six Gambian Presidential Candidates
Ahead of Gambia’s 2021 residential election, President Adama Barrow and the five other contesting candidates signed a code of conduct to guide their campaigns and address eventualities after the polls.
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