Press Statements

EFSCRJ Opposes the Creation of a ‘Board of Inquiry’ and Calls for Independent Civilian Investigation into Former CDS Allegations

EFSCRJ Opposes the Creation of a ‘Board of Inquiry’ and Calls for Independent Civilian Investigation into Former CDS Allegations The allegations against former CDS Lt. Gen. Mamat Cham are too serious to be handled through a process shrouded in secrecy.…

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PUBLIC STATEMENT: EFSCRJ Welcomes the Release of Gambia Corruption Index 2025 with Huge Concerns

 The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice welcomes the release of the Gambia Corruption Index (GCI) 2025, the first comprehensive, citizen-driven assessment of corruption perceptions and experiences in The Gambia. We commend Gambia Participates and partners for undertaking…

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PUBLIC STATEMENT: EFSCRJ Position Paper on Law Enforcement for Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Protection in The Gambia

The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice on Thursday 25 September submitted a comprehensive Position Paper to key stakeholders, including the Office of the President, the National Assembly, the Judiciary, various government ministries, and CSOs, addressing critical gaps…

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Whither ‘Never Again’

In 2017, The Gambia cast off the shackles of Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year tyranny, embracing a new dawn of democracy under the resolute mantra of “Never Again.” This pledge promised an end to authoritarian excesses, with commitments to constitutional reform, justice…

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