Patience Mama Loum

Story: This article examines The Gambia's ambitious plan to implement the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC) recommendations, estimating a cost of $150 million. The TRRC identified 261 accepted recommendations and 304 activities, including the prosecution of 69 individuals for serious crimes committed during the Jammeh era. The implementation process involves 59 institutions and is set to conclude within a five-year mandate. Despite the government's commitment, victims' groups express concerns over the slow pace of implementation and the adequacy of reparations.

Published in: October 16, 2025