The Witness Bench # 0035: Diaspora in Dissonance: When Gambian Democracy Suffers from Political Myopia By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In the annals of democratic struggle, the Gambian diaspora has long positioned itself as a voice of conscience—an external force calling for accountability, transparency, and reform. Yet in moments that […]
PUBLIC STATEMENT 9th July 2025 Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice welcomes the appointment of the new Chairperson and Vice for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). We note with concern that the appointment of these leaders is coming at a critical juncture in the history of the Gambia […]
By Kebeli Demba Nyima | Legal and National Security Analyst Madi Jobarteh’s call for the arrest and prosecution of Minister Demba Sabally, based on a single phrase—“we will shed blood”—is emotionally charged, legally incoherent, and politically opportunistic. His entire argument is premised on a fundamental misreading of the Criminal Offences […]
Beyond Political Loyalty: Reassessing Ministerial Appointments in Gambian Governance: The Political-Technocratic Dilemma in Governance. Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Governance in The Gambia has undergone significant structural shifts, particularly in the transition from the 1970 Constitution to the 1997 Constitution. The earlier framework allowed parliamentarians to serve in cabinet positions, ensuring […]