Gambia highlights transitional justice and sets December 5, 2026 presidential election date

Mohammed Jello told the Assembly that the Gambia continues to implement recommendations of its Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRC), has established a special prosecution office to advance investigations, and has strengthened institutional accountability as part of democratic consolidation. He described these measures as necessary but incomplete work in the country's democratic journey.

Jello also announced that Gambian citizens will exercise their sovereign right to choose their president on 5 December 2026 and said the government is committed to ensuring the election is peaceful, transparent, credible and inclusive and conducted in accordance with national law and democratic standards.