Modou Mass Laye

Passionate about youth involvement in all areas of governance |Coordinator at OUR NATION OUR VOICE (ONOV)@ONOV_GMB .BSc in Political Science@UniofGambia.🇬🇲

[Modou Mass Laye @massjr07]

During Sahoor when they call prayer, you go first check if it’s from ur mosque 🕌 😂
But if it’s Iftar time, once you hear Allahu Akbar from anywhere even if two streets away, you don already drink water 🤣😂
It’s not easy like that deh 🤧🙇🏾‍♂️
#Ramadan2026

[Modou Mass Laye @massjr07]

#Ramadan2026 Mubarak to every Muslim 👏🤗

[Victims Reparations Commission @VRCGambia]

We have officially commenced reparations payments.

Payment disbursements will be done in phases starting with eligible victims of violations that occurred in 1994.

See the full press release⬇️
#ReparationsGambia #TransitionalJustice

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

🎓 More than training—it’s action!Youth leaders are developing #ContinentalActionPlans, forging networks, and shaping Africa’s future with peace, justice and reconciliation. Their voices matter, now more than ever.

📍Study tours to the #ApartheidMuseum, #ConstitutionHill and #HectorPetersonMuseum will deepen reflections on Africa’s past, to inspire a future of justice, peace and resilience led by young people.

#Youth4Peace #AUTJP #WiseYouth #Youth4Peace #AU4Peace #YouthLeadership
#TransitionalJustice #Reconciliation

[African Youth for Transitional Justice @AU_AY4TJ]

Thank you to everyone who joined yesterday’s webinar!

Next, we head to 🇳🇦Namibia with @stevenharageib's “What Does Justice Feel Like? Intergenerational Trauma, Colonial Legacies & the Fight for Repair.”

📅 28 Oct | 🕛To Register: https://t.co/pW535jMUKg

#AY4TJ #Namibia

[African Youth for Transitional Justice @AU_AY4TJ]

🚨 New Policy Brief

In partnership with @ImpunityWatch we are pleased to launch a policy brief titled “No Justice Without Us: Why Youth Inclusion Matters in Reparations.”

For more details read at 👉https://t.co/Dl4HAVp3fD

#YouthInclusion #Reparations #TransitionalJustice

[Our Nation Our Voice @ONOV_GMB]

Today we join the world in celebrating #InternationalDayOfPeace 🌍✌🏾.
At Our Nation, Our Voice, we believe that lasting peace starts with the voices of young people. 💡🕊️
#YouthVoicesForPeace #PeaceDay”

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

The visits enabled African Youth to learn firsthand from #SouthAfrica’s history of promoting transitional justice, reconciliation, and healing in the post apartheid era. (2/2)

#AU4Peace #Youth4Peace #AUTJP #YouthLeadership #Reconciliation #Youth4Peace

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Day 3⃣of the Continental Youth Leadership Training concluded with historical study visits to The @ApartheidMuseum, @ConstitutionHill, and #HectorPietersonMuseum (1/2)

#AU4Peace #Youth4Peace #AUTJP #YouthLeadership #Reconciliation #Youth4Peace

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Day 2⃣ closed with a certificate ceremony, recognizing participants’ commitment. Amb. @madutdet, Head #MDD(AUC_PAPS) and Prof. @CherylHendricks (@_IJR_ ) closed the day with remarks that urged youth to carry forward Africa’s TJ and reconciliation agenda.

#AU4Peace #Youth4Peace #AUTJP #YouthLeadership #Reconciliation

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

The afternoon focused on dialogue, trust-building and social cohesion, facilitated by @FelicityHarrison and Prof. @CherylHendricks (@_IJR_ ), culminating in developing action plans to strengthen continental youth networks for TJ, ensuring youth leadership is central to Africa’s peace agenda.

#AU4Peace #Youth4Peace #AUTJP #YouthLeadership #Reconciliation

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Day 2 of the Continental Youth Leadership Training began with a Panel sharing country-specific experiences from #Liberia, The #Gambia, #SierraLeone and #Mozambique in implementing African-owned Transitional Justice and Reconciliation processes.

The panelists emphasized the role the youth play in leading and supporting #TJ and peace initiatives.

#AU4Peace #Youth4Peace #AUTJP #YouthLeadership #Reconciliation

[Modou Mass Laye @massjr07]

Just wrapped up 3 days of the Continental Youth Leadership Training on Transitional Justice, Reconciliation & Peacebuilding, organized by @AUYouthProgram @IJR_SA & AU NETT4Peace. Grateful for the learning & connections made! #Youth4Peace #TransitionalJustice

[African Youth for Transitional Justice @AU_AY4TJ]

AY4TJ was proud to be represented by our ambassadors at the Continental Youth Leadership Training on TJ, Reconciliation & Peacebuilding in Africa.

Organized by @AUC_PAPS , NeTT4Peace & @_IJR_, the training strengthened youth leadership in shaping peace & justice across Africa.

[Modou Mass Laye @massjr07]

On my way to attend a continental youth leadership training on transitional justice organize by Africa Union in Johannesburg,South Africa.

[Our Nation Our Voice @ONOV_GMB]

Our able coordinator @massjr07 is on his way to South Africa to attend a constitutional youth leadership training on transitional justice organized by the #AfricanUnion

[African Youth for Transitional Justice @AU_AY4TJ]

Empower the youth. Transform the future. 🌍

On #InternationalYouthDay, we reaffirm that youth leadership in transitional justice isn’t optional, it’s essential.

Let’s build a future that is inclusive, just & transformative.

#YouthInTJ #AY4TJ #TransitionalJustice

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, participated in the Joint EAC-SADC Summit with the Panel of Facilitators on the #DRC Peace Process in #Nairobi today. The Summit was co-chaired by President William Ruto of #Kenya, who and President Emmerson Mnangagwa of #Zimbabwe.

The Summit endorsed the merger of EAC, SADC & AU peace structures into one Joint Mechanism, and adopted key frameworks to guide inclusive mediation. It was decided that the AU coordinate & ensure alignment of all regional and international efforts under an African-led process.

Read @ https://t.co/YU8JiJLS6x

#Agenda2063

[African Youth for Transitional Justice @AU_AY4TJ]

Join us for a vital conversation on how Africa’s youth are shaping justice, peace, and ecological accountability in the face of resource-based conflicts.

Date: Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Time: 11:00 AM WAT | 12:00 PM SAST | 1:00 PM EAT
Zoom: https://t.co/26PK4OKX6V

#AY4TJ #TJ

[Our Nation Our Voice @ONOV_GMB]

COURTESY MEETING WITH @utg_da

Earlier Today, we had a courtesy meeting with a delegation from The UTG- Debate Association

Led by their President, they took us through the works of the UTGDA and expressed interest in working with ONOV in the implementation of their activities.