“In December and again last month, the Gambian people showed the West African region and the world models of peaceful and fair elections after decades of troubling dictatorship,” said Durbin. “The country’s Truth Commission also bravely presented findings and recommendations for accountability from that troubling period.”
“The passage of this resolution reinforces the commitment of the United States to The Gambia’s historic democratic transition, especially the important milestone reached during the recent presidential election,” said Risch. “When democracy is under attack, and while several West African nations have faced unconstitutional power changes, The Gambia has demonstrated what is possible when institutions and citizens commit to governing themselves through core democratic principles.”
Along with Durbin and Risch, the resolution is also cosponsored by Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Ben Cardin (D-MD), John Boozman (R-AR), and Marco Rubio (R-FL).
Justice Isatou Janneh–Njie of the High Court at Kanifing yesterday warned Bakary Sarr, High Court Assistant Bailiff in Banjul, that if he failed to bring his witnesses on the next adjourned date, he would close his defence. The accused is charged with fraud and obtaining money by false pretence.
Muhammed Alieu Sowe, a resident of Kombo Darsilami and a brother to Momodou Sowe, the Tanji shopkeeper, who is accused of killing one Halimatou Sarr in Tanji recently, has reacted to the said murder allegations against his brother, describing it as unfounded and false.
The University of The Gambia (UTG) has for the first time conferred doctorate degree PhD to the first cohort of home grown students during its 13th Convocation ceremony held on Saturday at QCity in Biljilo.
Ansumana Ceesay, senior programme officer at the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), has said that partnering with women and young people fosters a more sustainable peace.
