By Ya Awa Touray
The Deputy Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission has commended The Gambia for defending and protecting human and people’s rights, and also for the country’s commitment to the African Union.
Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa was speaking during her audience with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, His Excellency Dr. Mamadou Tangara at his office in Banjul
The two discussed issues related to Gambia’s cooperation with African Union including matters of common interests both at the regional and multilateral levels.
Dr. Tangara welcomed the envoy and assured her of The Gambia’s commitment, and continuous support.
The Gambian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Her Excellency Jainaba Jagne, accompanied Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa and her delegation to The Gambia to attend the opening of the 73rd Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, (ACPHR) which was held on Friday, 21st October 2022 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo.
The Deputy AU Chairperson also witnessed the laying of the foundation stone of the Headquarters of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights in Banjul.
