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The need to constitutionalise access to justice and legal aid in the Draft Constitution
By Ahmed Kemo Ceesay
The recently published 'Proposed Draft Constitution of the Republic of the Gambia' is, by all account, an excellent and admirable piece...
On the exclusion of “secular” in our Constitution: Open letter to the CRC and Gambians
By BB Sanneh
I want to sincerely commend you all for your wisdom in withdrawing the word “secular” from the draft constitution. I couldn't agree...
Inclusion of “secular” in the new constitution
By Prof Pierre Gomez
Lu ñep bokka, kenna warukoo moomale boppam. (Whatever is publicly owned cannot be usurped by an individual).
Mr Chairman, thank you very...
Legal answers of Dr Henry DR Carrol (MRG), when jointly interviewed with Mr Emmanuel Joof, Chairman of National Human Rights Commission, on...
By:- DR. Henry D.R. Carrol (M.R.G.),
Senior Oxford-Trained Lawyer, Solicitor
General Emeritus Of The Gambia & Founder
Senior U.T.G. Law Lecturer (From 2007 to Date).
Programme...
Our country, where rape victims are blamed and scorned
By Njundu Drammeh
The testimony of the witness who appeared before the TRRC Monday was heart-wrenching, sorrowful and absolutely blood-cudling. Her experiences at the hands...
Edward Singhatey at the TRRC: Lying and evasive and unpardonable
Dr Ousman Gajigo
It was quite an experience watching Edward Singhatey's marathon session in front of the TRRC. The scope of the testimony and level...
The TRRC and the people’s pound of flesh
By Arac Remes
The TRRC is not a court and its findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the President and the President shall decide...
The neglected agriculture agenda and continued failed trade seasons ‘tret-tos’
By Momodou Camara
Good morning Mr. President, His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow
Good morning coalition members former and servicing!
Good morning cabinet ministers!
Good Morning donor countries and...
Halifa Sallah’s perfect opportunity for grandstanding
By Zakaria Kemo Konteh
When our National Assembly Members voted they defeating Barrow's allies.
To have the President or his Vice President appear before them to...
The Gambia’s Conundrum: Is it the UDP that misread Barrow or Barrow misread the UDP?
By Musa Bah
There is a complex situation in The Gambia currently as there is a lot of argument; push and pull and debates on...
Improving local government service delivery: A Proposal
The demonstrations by Brikama residents on 24th July to protest poor service delivery by their local area council highlights a real and chronic problem...
The obligation to protect and promote human rights
By Almameh S Manga
Quick reminder here on the role of the state in the promotion and protection of human rights as well as safeguarding...
Must Read
Ex-steward Accuses Jammeh Of Sadism
By Mafugi Ceesay
A former steward has told the TRRC that former president Jammeh himself would order the footage of torture sessions of his victims.
Ebou...
Barrow should not have sacked ‘UDP ambassadors’– Dr Jobe
By Omar Bah
Momodou Lamin Sedat Jobe, a former Gambian ambassador to France, has said President Barrow should not have sacked the “UDP ambassadors”.
“The advice...
Mega Bank not sold – CBG Gov
By Tabora Bojang
The governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia has disclosed that Mega Bank, formerly Keystone, has not been sold as reported...
Senegal’s transport union head blame Dakar gov’t for border crisis
By Omar Bah
Gora Khouma, the secretary general of the Union des Routiers du Senegal (URS) has strongly criticised the Senegalese government for allowing drivers...
Gambia Face Tight Olympic Schedule On Home Soil
The second round of the men's beach volleyball qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympics will be held in The Gambia from March 12th to 16th.
The...