Activista The Gambia

08/09/2026

Statement on the Electricity Crisis in The Gambia

We stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of The Gambia in this time of deep frustration and hardship. The ongoing electricity crisis is a denial of dignity, a betrayal of trust, and a stark reminder that government has failed in its most basic mandate: to provide essential services for a nation as small and resilient as ours.

Children study by candlelight, mothers struggle to keep households afloat, businesses collapse under the weight of darkness, and communities are left in despair. This is not the future Gambians deserve. Electricity and water are not privileges; they are rights.

We demand accountability. We demand urgency. We demand that those entrusted with leadership fulfill their duty to the people. The cries of citizens are not noise; they are the heartbeat of democracy.

Yet, as we continue to demand our rights, let our actions remain within the confines of the law. Let our outrage be disciplined, our voices peaceful, and our struggle rooted in justice. For it is through lawful resistance that we preserve the integrity of our cause and ensure that the light of democracy shines brighter than any bulb.

The Gambia deserves better. The people deserve better. And together, we will not relent until justice is electrified across every home, every street, and every heart.

06/09/2026

Great work ACTIVISTA-WCR. We are glad that you have taken the Ghetto Youths engagements on peaceful electoral processes to another level.

Let's keep talking. Let's keep spreading messages.

ActionAid International The Gambia
Ministry of Youth & Sports
Safe Home for Migrants Association - SaHMA
Global Platform - The Gambia

28/08/2026

🗳️ DID YOU KNOW?

Political differences are normal.

In a democracy, people will naturally have different political opinions, beliefs, and choices. What matters is how we handle those differences.

Insults, threats, dehumanizing language, and messages that target people because of their identity can create fear, division, and conflict.

Let’s choose respect over insults, dialogue over hostility, and peace over division.

We can disagree politically and still live together peacefully.

Activista The Gambia

28/08/2026

🎙️ Pre-Election Civic Engagement – Janjanbureh

Lady Councilor Fatou Jassey stood tall in our engagement, reminding citizens that voting is not just a right; it is the heartbeat of democracy.

She warned against the poison of vote buying, a practice that sells dignity for short-term gain and chains communities for years. She urged that elections must be free from manipulation, rooted in fairness and transparency.

Fatou emphasized that hurtful and hate speech leaves scars that never fade. Words spoken in anger or division may be forgotten by the speaker, but they live forever in the hearts of those who hear them. In her call, she made it clear: elections must be a season of respect, unity, and accountability.

Her voice carried a truth we cannot ignore: our votes shape our future, and our words shape our society.

National Endowment for Democracy

27/08/2026

NED-Funded Community Pre-Election Engagement Series – Sankulay K***a

In Sankulay K***a and its surrounding communities, we gathered under the leadership of the Chief, alongside village heads, development committee members, women, and youth leaders. The community reminded one another of the essence of peaceful coexistence and the need to counter tribal rhetoric by focusing on the common good: One Gambia, One People.

The Alkali of Sankulay K***a emphasized that elections come and go, but the people remain. He cautioned against division fueled by politics, reminding us: “We may hold different political ideologies and belong to different parties, but ultimately, we all yearn for a better Gambia. Let this be our motivation to protect one another and live as one people.”

The Chief, women youth leaders made similar remarks.



National Endowment for Democracy

26/08/2026

UPDATE: PRE-ELECTION CIVIC VOTER ENGAGEMENT IN BANSANG

Today, we engaged the people of Bansang and its satellite villages on the importance of elections, highlighting that this is a democratic process meant for accounting electing officials.

During this all-important National Endowment for Democracy - funded project activity, we discussed inclusive transparent elections, where there is respect for diversity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Both the district Chief, the Alkali, women leaders and young people appreciate the initiative and have committed themselves to promoting peace, thus agreeing to forming a small working group for conflict mediation and resolution.

As a civil society organization, Activista The Gambia will continue to reaching out to communities, especially women and young people to remain calm, resilient and forward-thinking, particularly at a time when they are needed to contribute to decision -making processes that affects their lives and livelihood.

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

After a long and impactful weekend in Kartong with sister organizations and movements, we proceeded to rural Gambia on our National Endowment for Democracy - Funded project, which seeks to promote civic engagement and inclusive transparent elections.

We will provide an extensive update here.

24/08/2026

As we conclude the final day of Movement Building Training 2.0, we extend our sincere appreciation to all the organizations and representatives who joined us throughout this three-day training.
Thank you for your active participation, valuable contributions, and shared commitment to building stronger, more impactful movements. Together, we continue to learn, connect, and drive meaningful change.



Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice
Gambians Against Looted Asset
Global Platform - The Gambia
Safe Home For Migrants Association -SAHMA