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The Gambia Signs Agreement Targeting Financial Crime and Corruption

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 11
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The Gambia signed an agreement focused on combating financial crime and corruption in the country. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs. During the signing, Robert Anderson, Chargé d’Affaires for the United States, signed on behalf of the U.S., while Seedy K.M. Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, signed for The Gambia. The agreement reaffirms the U.S. government’s commitment to accountability regarding these issues.

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Why it matters

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The agreement outlines how funds will compensate eligible victims of the Yahya Jammeh regime. These victims are defined under the Gambian Victims Reparations Act of 2023, which addresses corruption and abuse of office committed by the former president.

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Who's involved

  • The GambiaSovereign state where the agreement was signed and implemented.
  • Yahya JammehFormer President of The Gambia whose regime is the subject of the accountability measures.

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