Madi Jobarteh
Madi Jobarteh is a Gambian civil society activist known for his advocacy on human rights and good governance issues. He often speaks out against government malpractice and engages in legal actions to uphold constitutional integrity.
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Madi Jobarteh, the founder of EFSCRJ, traced Edward Francis Small's contributions to justice and equality.
EFSCRJ launches centre to advance rights, justice, civic consciousness
Gambia· 2026-02-03
Madi Jobarteh argued that migrants sustain the Gambian economy while the state fails to sustain its own people.
No uniforms allowed inside Jinack: Gambian village at heart of Europe’s migrant routeGambia· 2026-01-11
Madi Jobarteh described CGG’s formation as a pivotal development.
Launching of CGG signals fresh push for accountability in Gambia’s reform eraGambia· 2025-12-09
Madi Jobarteh criticized the police's heavy-handed response to the protest.
16 protesters decline bails, urge unconditional releaseGambia· 2025-08-25
Madi Jobarteh expressed concern over the slow pace of implementation, attributing it to a lack of political will.
CRPD engages UTG students on TRRC recommendations, path to justiceGambia· 2025-07-01
Jobarteh warned that such a blanket directive, devoid of legal nuance, creates a dangerous precedent for impunity and unjustified use of force.
Madi Jobarteh slams CDS Cham’s order as ‘unlawful, dangerous’Gambia· 2025-06-13
Madi Jobarteh blames state failure for the scabies outbreak at Brufut Quranic School.
Madi Jobarteh blames state failure for scabies outbreak at Brufut Quranic SchoolGambia· 2025-06-03Madi Jobarteh, a respected human rights defender, doesn’t mince words: 'Wife beating is not love,' he declared.
WOMEN & SOCIETY: Broken Bodies, Silenced Voices: The Human Cost of Wife Beating in The GambiaGambia· 2025-05-13
Madi Jobarteh is one of the plaintiffs arguing against the National Assembly's late tabling of the 2025 budget.
State counsel justifies finance minister’s delay in tabling 2025 budgetGambia· 2025-04-14
