Laws intended to guarantee equal economic opportunities for women are only half-enforced worldwide, leaving millions unable to fully contribute to national growth, according to a new report by the World Bank Group. The latest Women, Business and the Law report reveals that while many countries have introduced legislation promoting gender equality, enforcement remains weak. On…
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…
The Government of The Gambia has refuted claims of a Memorandum of Understanding or promises for immunity for former president Yaya Jammeh, emphasising that Jammeh would be arrested and indicted in line with law any time he returns to The Gambia from exile. The disclosure by Government came on the sidelines of public state statements…
United Democratic Party (UDP) members on Saturday marched against the government’s overseas issuance of national documents, condemning the process as a violation of the country’s laws. The march, organised by the party’s youth wing, drew a large number of supporters, including both the young and the elderly. Protesters held placards denouncing the process and used…
Hon. Sulayman Saho, the Gambian lawmaker and the National Assembly Member for Central Badidou, has joined a chorus of African legislators in calling for reparation for the historic crimes of slavery, colonialism, and exploitation, at the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). Speaking on the floor of the continental assembly, Hon. Saho,…
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has issued strong condemnations against recent Israeli actions in both the occupied Palestinian territories and Syria, calling them clear violations of international law and a threat to regional stability. In a firm statement, the OIC denounced Israel’s decision to transfer the administration of the historic Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron…
On behalf of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and on my own behalf, I hereby acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 23 February, 2025 congratulating me and my party on our victory in the Masembeh Ward by-election, held on 22 February, 2025. I would like to express my appreciation of the content and tone of…
The Gambia Police Force, on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, held a press conference at the Anti-Crime Unit Headquarters in Banjulunding to update the public on the recent arrests of key suspects linked to a spree of violent armed robberies and break-ins across the Greater Banjul Area. During the briefing, Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar…
The Chief Justice of The Gambia, Hassan B. Jallow, has reaffirmed that constitution is the most important legal instrument for any nation. “When properly crafted it can provide an enduring framework for effective government, for good governance, for peace and for socio-economic progress,” the Chief Justice said yesterday at the opening of the legal year…
The Council of African Descendants (CoAD) has raised safety concerns regarding diaspora repatriates in The Gambia to the Gambia Police Force (GPF). The meeting looked at fostering dialogue with the police, addressing urgent safety issues and exploring opportunities for collaboration. Mr Adrian, representing the repatriates in The Gambia, expressed growing concerns about their safety and…
