The United Kingdom renewed its list of sanctioned individuals on Monday, including The Gambia’s former president Yahya Jammeh, his wife Zineb Jammeh, and former National Intelligence Agency chief Yankuba Badjie. The United Kingdom has maintained broadened travel bans and economic sanctions against the three for human rights violations. Jammeh, whose […]
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Former ActionAid Executive Director Dr. Kujeh Manneh passes away
The death has been announced of Dr. Kujejatou Manneh, former Executive Director of ActionAid The Gambia and one-time Gambian Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba, on Saturday, 16th December 2023. Dr. Manneh had served as Executive Director of ActionAid -The Gambia between 2007 and 2013. She was also appointed as Gambia‘s […]
MJFC Commemorates UDHR on International Human Rights Day
PRESS RELEASE: The Malick Jallow Foundation for Children (MJFC) joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on International Human Rights Day on 10th December 2023. The day is usually set aside to assess progress in the implementation of […]
Remembering Deyda’s Legacy in Journalism
Fatoumatta: Deyda Hydara epitomized the traditional values of journalism —accuracy, courage, independence, and integrity — that we seek to imbue in our Journalists. By honoring the Deyda Hydara legacy, we hope to instill in our Journalists the moral and ethical framework they will need to help them navigate a new […]