Essa Badjie

Essa Badjie is the chairperson of the Village Development Committee (VDC) in Bullock, Gambia, who recently spoke out against threats faced by locals from Senegalese authorities amid a border crisis. He emphasized the severe consequences of these tensions, including violence against community members, and called for urgent intervention to protect their territorial integrity. Essa Badjie’s leadership role positions him at the forefront of advocating for the rights and safety of his community during this critical time.