The President of the Gambia Press Union (GPU), Isatou Keita, has stated that women’s participation in politics is not a symbolic exercise; rather, it is a democratic necessity. She noted that, despite the active roles women play in communities, civil society, and the economy, they remain underrepresented in elected office, party leadership, and senior public…
Banjul, The Gambia — The Executive Director of the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS), Mrs. Hannah Forster, was on Friday, 28th November 2025, honoured as the Women’s Rights Advocate of the Year at the 5th Edition of the Gambia Women Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) Women in Business Forum and Awards. The…
Part I: The Voice That Stirred a Nation Today marks four years since the untimely passing of Pa Nderry Mbai, a fearless journalist whose pioneering work in internet broadcasting continues to inspire societal and political change. He inspires so many young and older adults to engage in the third liberation struggle and to be active…
“He who votes, hopes.” But what happens when that hope becomes hollow—when the rituals of democracy—elections, constitutions, speeches—fail to transform the daily lives of ordinary people? Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama put it bluntly: “Nobody cares about democracy; what the people want is good governance—a government that offers opportunities and prosperity to the people.” In…
The Centre for Policy, Research and Strategic Studies (CepRass) has launched its project “Assessing and Strengthening Democracy in The Gambia: Building a Representative and Accountable Government,” funded by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The event brought together stakeholders from various sectors, including political parties, government institutions, civil society, and the diplomatic corps. Keynote speakers…
Momodou Bah, the leader of the Afro Movement, has expressed concerns over the current state of democracy in The Gambia, particularly ahead of the 2026 presidential elections. Mr Bah was speaking at a press conference held at a local hotel in Banjulinding at the weekend. He highlighted issues such as administrative bottlenecks, selective access to…
The leader and the secretary general of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Lawyer Ousainu Darboe, has said the party’s process of selecting a presidential flagbearer is a reflection of its commitment to democracy. In his engagement with the media, Darboe expressed gratitude to supporters and underscored the importance of adhering to democratic principles as the…
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, Secretary General and leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has criticised President Adama Barrow for his government’s decision to withdraw the nomination of former Justice Minister Bubacarr Ba Tambadou for a seat on the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In a video published Monday on Camaraba Official, Darboe expressed his…
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) has successfully concluded a four-day training program on project management for staff of The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The training, held recently under the EU-funded CODE project, aimed to build the NHRC’s capacity in project planning, delivery, resource mobilization, and proposal development key…
Serious revelations about issues surrounding grassroots governance have continued to shake the chambers of the Djembe Hotel down the Senegambia Beach, as the Local Government Commission of Inquiry continues to host witnesses to give testimonies. From fiscal and administrative misconduct to unintentional inefficiencies, fresh revelations emerged as hearing continues in those chambers. This has massively…
