US EditionGambians Protest Corruption Following Recent Scandals
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In the Gambia, more than a thousand people protested this July 23 in Banjul against corruption and bad governance. An unprecedented mobilization since President Adama Barrow came to power in 2016. At the origin of anger, a scandal around the sale of confiscated property to ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh. But the unease goes far beyond that. Protesters denounce a system undermined by abuses of power, failing public services, and the deterioration of th…
The CFJ submits a contribution to the HRC on the role of local governance in promoting human rights in Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, and Gambia - Committee for Justice
The CFJ submits a contribution to the HRC on the role of local governance in promoting human rights in Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, and Gambia The Committee for Justice (CFJ) stated that effective governance is not built merely on the distribution of powers or resource management; rather, it fundamentally relies on a strict commitment to promoting human rights-based approaches in all aspects of local or regional government work, particularly in publi
A Nation At The Crossroads – Will We Listen To The Pulse Of The Youth? – The Standard Newspaper
As the streets echo with chants led by GALA (Gambian Active Leaders’ Assembly), a generation long dismissed and disillusioned is now rising with clarity, purpose, and rage. Their protest is not rooted in mere rebellion; it is rooted in a deep longing for justice, accountability, and dignity. Their voices, ringing through the symbolic Westfield Youth Monument, serve as a thunderous indictment of a system that has persistently failed them. What is…
Bad Governance and Looting Holding Back Gambia, Warns Activist
Prominent human rights activist, Madi Jobarteh has warned that continuous looting and poor governance are major obstacles to The Gambia’s development. Speaking at a protest organized by Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) yesterday, Mr. Jobarteh highlighted that key sectors in the country remain stagnant and deteriorated because of mismanagement and corruption. He points out that The Gambia is rich in resources, noting that the government’s ab…
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