Africa-Press – Gambia. Washington D.C. May 23, 2025: On the margins of the 2025 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., the Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia to the United States of America organised bilateral engagements with the United States Department of State and the Department of Justice to discuss a wide range of topics, including reports of the potential closure of the U.S. Embassy Banjul, implementation of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) recommendations, establishment of a Special Prosecutor’s Office, Special Hybrid Tribunal, proceeds from the sale of former President’s Potomac property for the use of victim reparation, Constitutional Reform Processes and the conviction of a Gambian national, Michael Sang Correa.
The Honourable Attorney General and Minister of Justice of The Gambia, Dawda A. Jallow, led a high-level delegation and they included the Honourable Minister of Public Service, Baboucarr Bouy, H.E. Ambassador Momodou Lamin Bah, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Alieu Loum, and Counsellor Oumie Jobe Jarra.
During meetings with Mr. Albert T. Gombis, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Ms. Lucy Seyfarth, Office of Global Criminal Justice and other senior officials from the Department of Justice, Minister Jallow expressed appreciation for the U.S. support to the Ministry of Justice, particularly the USAID-funded Democracy International (DI) programme.
He applauded the historic U.S. conviction of a Gambian national, Michael Sang Correa, under the U.S. Torture Act, describing it a global milestone in accountability for international crimes. He reaffirmed The Gambia’s commitment to Transitional Justice through the implementation of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) recommendations. Key updates included the establishment of a Special Prosecutor’s Office, a Special Hybrid Tribunal, and the fully constituted Victims Reparations Commission.
Minister Jallow provided U.S. officials a comprehensive update on the progress of The Gambia’s constitutional reform process, highlighting its significance for democratic consolidation and institutional renewal.
Attorney General Jallow also emphasized the importance of maintaining the U.S. Embassy in Banjul following reports of potential closure of the U.S. Embassy Banjul.
The U.S. side clarified that no formal decision had been made regarding the restructuring of the U.S. Embassy Banjul. Both sides also discussed trade and commercial cooperation. The meetings concluded with shared commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation between the United States and The Gambia.
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