Gambia to Submit Ongoing Report on Migrant Workers’ Rights Under ICRMW
The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, launched a three-day workshop in Bakau on 25th February 2025, aimed at improving reporting under the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW). The event highlighted The Gambia's ongoing efforts to align its domestic policies with international human rights standards, particularly in relation to migrant workers' rights. More in the report.
President Barrow’s Early SONA 2025 to Precede Crucial Draft Constitution Reading
President Adama Barrow will give an early State of the Nation Address for 2025, just a week before the Second Reading of the 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament. The address highlights the government’s focus on governance and constitutional reform. More in the report.
Judiciary Trains Legal Practitioners in Preparation for Establishment of Commercial Court
The Gambian Judiciary conducted a two-day training session for legal practitioners and court staff on commercial law and court management to establish an effective commercial court. More in the report.
Six First Class Magistrates Appointed to Strengthen the Judiciary
The Gambia's Chief Justice, Hon. Hassan B Jallow presided over the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed first-class magistrates at his Chambers in Banjul on Monday 10th February 2025. More in the publication.
WFD Trains NAMs on Post-Legislative Scrutiny to Strengthen Oversight
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) conducted a one-day training for Members of the National Assembly on Post-Legislature Scrutiny on Saturday, 18th January 2024. More in the report.
Justice Minister Vows to Defend 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament
As Gambians await a new Constitution, with strong opposition from opposition party leaders and several civil society organisations, Justice Minister Hon. Dawda A. Jallow has pledged to defend the 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament. More in the report from the first Mansakunda Townhall of 2025.
Court Orders ADR Referral as Negotiations Break Down Between Envi Minister & Alkamba Times Journalist
Presiding Judge, Justice Sonia Akinbiyi of the Banjul High Court Annex, has ordered the referral of the ongoing case between Environment Minister Rohey John Manjang and Senior Investigative Journalist Kebba Ansu Manneh of The Alkamba Times to the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for mediation, following the failure of negotiations between the two parties to reach a resolution. More in the report.
Justice Minister Tables 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament
The Justice Minister, Hon. Dawda A. Jallow, tabled the 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament for its First Reading on Monday, 23rd December 2024. More in the report.
Hon Touma Njie Maintains Seat but Loses Injunction Against Kebba Jallow’s PPP Leadership
Hon Fatoumatta Njie of Banjul South maintained her parliamentary seat for Banjul South but lost her application for series of injunctions against the leadership of the People’s Progressive Party, Mr Kebba Jallow on Thursday 5th December 2024.
More in the story.
The Gambia’s Outdated Lunatics Detention Act in Violation of the African Charter
This report revisits The Gambia’s responsibility to invest time and resources to replace the century old Lunatics Detention Act still in use since the Colonial period as recommended by the ACHPR some 21 years ago. Our report interrogates the government’s efforts to improve mental health care in the country.
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