Justice is Not a Luxury: A Response to Mai Fatty
The Chairperson of the Alliance of Victim-Led Organisations issued a press release in disagreement with statements by the leader of the Gambia Moral Congress, Mai Fatty, labelling the prosecution of former President Jammeh as “unwise.” More in the statement.
PMO: Over 2,000 “Ghost” Workers Detected in 2024 Audit
The Personnel Management Office has announced that over 2,000 individuals across the civil service and security forces were flagged in the 2024 staff audit as could not be seen. Recovery of wrongful salary to 1,424 civil servants is underway, and payments to 679 security personnel are being halted for April 2025. More details in the official press release.
U.S. DOJ: If You Commit Violent Crimes Do Not Come to the United States
The United States Department of Justice issued a statement on the conviction of alleged former Jungler Michael Sang Correa for torturing five of his victims on 15th April 2025. More in the presser.
Alleged Gambian Death Squad Member to Stand Trial for Torture in Denver, Colorado
Michael Sang Correa, an alleged member of a Gambian death squad, is scheduled to stand trial for torture starting on April 7, 2025. This marks the first time a non-U.S. citizen will stand trial in a U.S. federal court for torture committed abroad. More in the press release.
Who Owes Who? "External debts, climate debts and reparations in the Jubilee year"
Africa is owed US$36 trillion in climate debt by rich polluting countries, a new report by ActionAid shows. More in the press release, which contains a link to download the report.
Janjanbureh Council’s No-Show Disrupts Parliamentary Select Committee’s Oversight Engagement
Parliament’s Media Team issued this statement, highlighting that a no-show by Janjanbureh Council has resulted in a scheduled oversight meeting being cancelled. As a result, a Parliamentary Select Committee’s planned oversight trip to visit sites in the regions has also been cancelled. This is not the first time such disruption is occurring from Janjanbureh Council. More in the presser.
ECOWAS Issues Statement on Withdrawl of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS
ECOWAS issues statement on withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the ECOWAS. More in this press release.
EU Allocates D718 Million to Strengthen The Gambia’s Ability to Provide Services
The European Union allocates 718 million Dalasi to strengthen the State’s ability to provide services to the population. More in the press release.
RRF: Honouring Reuel’s Memory by Uplifting Others
Children disability awareness and support organisation Remembering Reuel Foundation issued this heartwarming end-of-year statement honouring their beloved Reuel, who inspired them to form this organisation and advocate for the rights of children with disabilities and also provide support to them. More in this press release.
First Gom Sa Bopa Cypher of 2025 Features Panel Discussion & Artists Performances
Team Gom Sa Bopa organised it’s first Cypher Street Rap Battles on 4th January 2025, which featured a panel discussion on the state of the art and entertainment sector in The Gambia and featured various artist performances and an Open Mic session where artists will compete for D100,000 and various additional incentives to be crown Cypher Champion 2025. More in this press release.
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