The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has published a detailed electoral calendar for the years 2026 and 2027, outlining the official schedule for voter registration, presidential elections, National Assembly elections, and local government elections in The Gambia. This calendar serves not…
In 1991, the 16 Days of Activism began as a strategic effort to unite and amplify calls for the elimination of violence against women and girls across the globe. Every year, the 16 Days of Activism campaign mobilizes organizations worldwide…
On November 10, 2025, the President of the Republic of the Gambia, H.E. Adama Barrow, departed from the State House for his annual tour. The “Meet the People’s Tour” by the president is a Constitutional exercise guaranteed under Section 222…
The West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE), administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), is a gateway to tertiary education for thousands of Gambian students annually. It serves as the most recognized standard for secondary school completion in…
The right to education is a cornerstone of human rights frameworks, reflecting a nation’s commitment to fostering equality, empowerment, and development. The 2020 and 2024 Draft Constitutions of The Gambia both emphasize the importance of education but differ in their…
The 2020 and 2024 constitution drafts both affirm the right to marry and found a family, but the 2024 draft introduces a significant change by restricting legal recognition of marriage exclusively to unions between a man and a woman. This…
Overview The freedom of the media provisions in both the 2020 and 2024 draft constitutions of The Gambia outline protections and rights for the media, including safeguards against censorship and independence for state-owned media. However, certain changes in the 2024…
1. Overview of Freedom of Assembly (2020 Constitution – Section 50) • In the 2020 Draft Constitution, the right to assembly was outlined under Section 50. This section affirmed: • Peaceful Assembly Rights: Every individual has the right to assemble peaceably, unarmed,…
The abuse and trafficking of the drug called Kush in The Gambia presents a multifaceted challenge with far-reaching implications for West Africa and beyond. Starting as a lethal concoction of cannabis, fentanyl, tramadol, formaldehyde, and ground human bones, Kush has emerged…
