In this edition,  our discussion takes us to The Gambia, where a critical chapter in the country’s transitional justice process is unfolding. The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission has begun the payment of reparations to victims of human rights abuses committed during the 22-year rule of former president Yahya Jammeh.

For many victims and their families, these payments represent more than financial support they symbolise recognition, dignity, and an attempt to heal wounds that have remained open for decades. However, questions remain about access, adequacy, and the long-term impact of these reparations.

And on the other half of the programme, we will shift to Guinea-Bissau, following the junta’s review of the country’s constitution, a move that has raised serious questions about democracy, civilian rule, and the future of governance in the country.