Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- The Gambia's July protests against alleged corruption linked to the sale of former president Yahya Jammeh's assets show that citizens are committed to justice and transparency. Initiated by the Gambians Against Looted Assets movement, the demonstrations took place as victims of Jammeh's 1994-2017 regime and their families continue to demand reparations.

The protests stem from an atmosphere of apprehension following the work of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) between 2017 and 2021. Nearly four years since it ended, most of the TRRC's recommendations have yet to be implemented, raising questions about the challenges of completing the transitional justice process.

According to figures release...