With The Gambia’s presidential election scheduled for December 5, voters need to understand not only how their ballots are cast and counted, but also how results are verified, what happens when discrepancies arise, and the legal channels available to challenge an election result.
The court is expected to speed up sexual and gender-based violence cases, reduce delays and introduce measures to help survivors testify with greater privacy and protection. But its effectiveness will depend on how it operates in practice.
The Gambia assumes the leadership of the LDC Group at a particularly consequential point. Its three-year mandate will coincide with the midpoint of the Doha Programme of Action, the UN’s 10-year framework for supporting the world’s least developed countries.
For years, the biggest question for many Gambian students has been how to pay for university. The Students Revolving Loan Scheme offers a new answer, but with a responsibility to repay. The scheme allows students to access interest-free financing for tuition and repay it after leaving university, potentially opening higher education to those who might otherwise struggle to afford it. So how does it work, who qualifies, and what happens when it is time to repay? Malagen breaks it down for you.
The Gambia’s presidential race will enter a decisive phase in November, when hopefuls must move from political declarations and coalition deals to formally securing a place on the ballot. From who can nominate a candidate to the D1m deposit and possible objections, here is what voters need to know about the nomination process ahead of the December 5 election.
In this explainer, Malagen breaks down who the appointed magistrates are, what Revising Courts do, what powers they have under the Elections Act 2025, how objections are determined and how their decisions feed into the final electoral register.
With the appointment of a special prosecutor for the tribunal, the prospect of justice is closer than ever. But as the process moves forward, how are victims being compensated, and what happens to those who have died without seeing justice?
From a courtroom career spanning continents to the highest seat in The Gambia’s Judiciary, Edi M. O. Faal’s appointment marks one of the most closely watched judicial transitions in recent years. But beyond the ceremony lies a bigger question: what does his leadership mean for the future of the country’s justice system?
From 1 August 2026, routine U.S. visa applications for Gambians and residents of The Gambia will move from Banjul to Dakar. Applicants with existing appointments should follow the embassy’s instructions, while those planning future applications should prepare to apply through the U.S. Embassy in Senegal.
The former Jungler was accused of involvement in alleged Jammeh-era killings, including cases linked to some of The Gambia’s most prominent human rights concerns. But a High Court ruling has now shifted the focus of his trial to assault allegations.
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