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Dictator Hunter, Reed Brody says "Jammeh is not above the law"

Jammeh is not Above the Law, Says ‘Dictator Hunter’

Photo Credit: Human Rights Watch Reed Brody a Hungarian-American human rights lawyer and prosecutor who focuses on aiding victims pursue justice against abusive leaders for atrocities has asserted that former Gambian leader, Yahya Jammeh is not above the law. The lawyer spoke to SeniGambia amidst visible preparation of Yahya Jammeh loyalists following announcement of his…

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Niumi-Hakalang road inauguration by President Adama Barrow

Barrow inaugurates 84.5- Kilometre Nuimi-Hakalang road

President Adama Barrow has inaugurated the 84.5-kilometer Nuimi-Hakalang road, connecting settlements in Lower and Upper Nuimi and Jokadou districts in the North Bank Region. This road project is expected to significantly enhance connectivity and economic activity across the region. The road’s completion ends “decades of brutal hardship” for residents, who previously took treacherous journeys on…

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security sector reform by CSO coalition

Security Sector Reform Slow, Uneven, Incomplete – CSO Coalition

An alliance of eminent civil society organisations has raised critical concerns over the pace and fate of the Security Sector Reform (SSR) in The Gambia by submitting a position paper to the Ministry of Interior through the Interior Minister, Abdoulie Sanyang, Esq. The coalition include Activista The Gambia, Beakanyang, Center for Budget and Macroeconomic Transparency…

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Pastor Augustine Erskine

Democracy Alone Is Not Enough

“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…

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Nafa cash transfer program

World Bank Nafa Cash Transfer Expansion Reaches 15,000 New Households

As the World Bank and the Gambia government target expanding the Nafa cash transfer program to another 15000 household beneficiaries across The Gambia, the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) has commenced a massive enrollment program for new selected beneficiaries. The project aims to alleviate poverty by supporting vulnerable and extremely poor households in various districts. The…

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journalists in BRI countries meet in China

China Hosts Six Gambian Journalists Among Young Media Professionals From BRI Countries

Six Gambians among thirty-four young Africans are currently attending a seminar for young media professionals from Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Countries at Zhejiang Normal University, in the famous historical and cultural city of Jinhua, China. The seminar organized by the Zhejiang Normal University brought together young media professionals from six countries, including The Gambia,…

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PESSSI

PESSSI, CorpsAfrica Partner to Boost Rural Water and Solar Infrastructure in The Gambia

Power Electric Satellite Solar and Supply Installation (PESSSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CorpsAfrica–The Gambia to expand access to clean water, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure across rural communities. The agreement marks a major step in strengthening community-driven development, beginning with the rehabilitation and installation of boreholes and solar-powered systems in selected…

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