Press Statements

September 30, 2026

NPP–APP-Sobeyaa Agreement Must Offer Clear Commitments, Full Transparency and Public Accountability

EFSCRJ commends APP-Sobeyaa for publishing its signed memorandum of understanding with the National People’s Party on Essa Mbye Faal’s official Facebook page on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, days after the agreement was signed. Through its Election Watch initiative, EFSCRJ has…

September 29, 2026

EFSCRJ Submits Recommendations to Presidential Electricity Taskforce

EFSCRJ | NAWEC WATCH EFSCRJ has submitted recommendations to the Presidential Task Force on Electricity Supply, calling for reliable, affordable electricity, stronger domestic generation, renewable energy expansion and transparent management of public funds. Through NAWEC Watch, we demand clear deadlines,…

September 21, 2026

EFSCRJ Welcomes Return of US$2.5 Million in Jammeh Assets and Demands Full Transparency and Exclusive Use for Victims

EFSCRJ welcomes the agreement to return approximately US$2.5 million from the sale of Yaya Jammeh’s Potomac property. These funds must be used exclusively for victims to provide meaningful compensation, healthcare, psychosocial support, education and rehabilitation. This is both a legal…

September 19, 2026

EFSCRJ Calls on Government to Update the Public on Pending Investigations

Investigations Must Lead to Accountability EFSCRJ calls on the Government to update Gambians on investigations into the deaths of Omar Badgie and Ebrima Gassama, allegations against former CDS Mamat Cham, the sale of Jammeh’s assets, the Local Government Commission of…

September 17, 2026

EFSCRJ Statement on International Day of Democracy 2026

International Day of Democracy Democracy belongs to the people and must deliver dignity, justice and development for all. EFSCRJ calls on the Government to uphold the rule of law, transparency, accountability and inclusion and urges every citizen to continue speaking…

September 15, 2026

EFSCRJ Mourns the Death of Three GAF Recruits

EFSCRJ Mourns Three Fallen GAF Recruits EFSCRJ extends its deepest condolences to the families of the three recruits who tragically lost their lives, and to the entire Gambia Armed Forces. We honour these young compatriots who aspired to serve and…

September 9, 2026

EFSCRJ Welcomes Electricity Promises but Demands Delivery

GAMBIA ELECTRICITY CRISIS President Barrow promised: We welcome the commitments. But promises aren’t power. EFSCRJ NAWEC Watch will be tracking EVERY deadline. Did the generator arrive? Is solar construction starting? Are updates actually happening? We’ll hold them accountable. The President…

September 8, 2026

EFSCRJ Stands with Citizens Demanding Reliable Power and Accountability

THE PEOPLE DESERVE ELECTRICITY. THE PEOPLE DESERVE ANSWERS. EFSCRJ stands in solidarity with citizens protesting the persistent electricity crisis and Banjul and beyond.Prolonged blackouts are disrupting healthcare, water supply, businesses, schools, households and livelihoods, and putting lives at risk. Reliable…

August 27, 2026

EFSCRJ Calls on Political Coalitions to Publish Their Agreements

EFSCRJ Election Watch: Publish the Coalition Agreements! Four political coalitions have emerged ahead of the December 2026 Presidential Election, yet the signed coalition agreements/MOUs have not been made public. This is a matter of public interest. Political parties seek the…