Office of the Ombudsman Gambia

11/07/2026

11/07/2026

Know Your Rights!

What is a death gratuity, and who is entitled to receive it?

Listen as the Director of Communications explains the concept of death gratuity, the rights of eligible beneficiaries, and why understanding these provisions is important.

Stay informed, know your rights, and help others understand theirs by sharing this information.

08/07/2026

Our 2023 and 2024 Annual Reports are now available on our official website.

The Office of the Ombudsman is committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and public access to information. We invite the public, our partners, and all stakeholders to read our 2023 and 2024 Annual Reports to learn more about our work, key achievements, and the impact of our interventions.

📄 Visit our official website http://ombudsman.gm to access and download the reports.
http://ombudsman.gm/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OMBUDSMAN-REPORT-2024.pdf

http://ombudsman.gm/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OMBUDSMAN-REPORT-2023.pdf

06/07/2026

Deputy Ombudsman Expresses Appreciation to Tostan International The Gambia and ActionAid International The Gambia

On behalf of the Office of the Ombudsman, Deputy Ombudsman Ebrima K.S. Dampha expressed sincere appreciation to Tostan International The Gambia and ActionAid International The Gambia for their invaluable cooperation and support to the Office of the Ombudsman’s Central River Region (CRR) Regional Office.

06/07/2026

UNDP is seeking an Individual Consultant to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for Ombudsman. To apply, follow the link https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=47173
Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 @ 07-00 AM (New York Time)

04/07/2026

Questions and Answers Session During the Office of the Ombudsman Sensitization Programme in the Central River Region (CRR).

04/07/2026

Senior Investigator Mustapha Bah Conducts Complaint Handling Session During the Launch of the Office of the Ombudsman Regional Office in the Central River Region (CRR).

03/07/2026

Office of the Ombudsman Continues Public Sensitization Outreach in Jala Koto and Wassu!!!

Today, 3rd July 2026, the Office of the Ombudsman continued its public sensitization outreach programme with visits to the communities of Jala Koto and Wassu in the Central River Region (CRR).

Community members actively participated in the discussions by asking questions and sharing concerns about challenges they have encountered in their interactions with public officials. The Office responded to these concerns by providing guidance on the appropriate complaint procedures and reaffirming its commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and fairness in public administration.

02/07/2026

Office of the Ombudsman Continues Public Sensitization Outreach in Kaur, Njaw and Buduk

Following the official launch of the Office of the Ombudsman’s Central River Region (CRR) Regional Office, the team continued its public sensitization outreach in Kaur, Njaw, and Buduk.

The delegation, led by Deputy Ombudsman Ebrima K.S. Dampha and Director of Communications Juma K. Camara, was joined by Senior Investigator Mustapha Bah and Investigator Ya Anna.

The outreach programme aims to enhance public awareness of the mandate, functions, and services of the Office of the Ombudsman. It also seeks to educate citizens on the importance of the Office’s role in promoting administrative justice and protecting their rights. Community members were encouraged to report cases of maladministration, abuse of authority, and any form of unfair treatment by public officers in the discharge of their official duties.

The Office of the Ombudsman remains committed to bringing its services closer to the people and fostering transparency, accountability, and good governance throughout The Gambia.