Lawyer Salieu Taal, continuing his testimony before the TRRC on Wednesday 7 April 2021, saysYoung people in The Gambia need to be capacitated to enable them become more vibrant and efficient in the country’s development.
Samba Bah, the governor of Upper River Region, Batcho Ceesay the district chief of Kantora District and the village alkalo of Garawol village of URR have all been dragged to court, The Point has been reliably informed.
The Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations in a news release says it’s is deeply concerned and highly disappointed by the recent remarks made by the Minister of Defence, Hon. Sheikh Omar Faye on the 4th April, 2021 during his interview on the “For the People By the People Show” on Fatu Network, in which he said, “Let us suck it up, Let us understand that we made mistakes, Let us stop crying over spilled milk, Let us look for a way out, Let us move on” making reference to the victims of human rights violations of the former regime of Yaya Jammeh.
SalieuTaal, the president of The Gambia Bar Association and a private law practitioner, yesterday meticulously testified before the TRRC how former President Yahya Jammeh used the justice sector to violate the rights of Gambians and to entrench himself into power.
Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr welcomed on 5 April 2021 welcomed the Lord Mayor of Kanifing Municipality, Ahmed Talib Bensouda and his delegation to Freetown!
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP’s) leadership mêlée has continued to aggravate as Touma Njai reminded citizens at the weekend that she is the interim leader of the PPP.
As part of a strong bilateral relationship between the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) and The Republic of Turkey, the two nations in a fulfillment of a training package, would see an introduction to the Turkish language for 250 GAF men and women.
Superintendent Manga, the prosecuting officer in the case involving Musa YalliBatchilly, yesterday advised the defence before Principal Magistrate Isatou Janneh-Njie of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court to treat the court with respect.
Dr. Dawda Badgie, the Deputy Executive Director of the National Environment Agency has warned that Chemicals are important determinants for sustainable development, sound environmental health and quality of life.
Punitive sanctions implemented by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, against Fatou Bensouda, the Gambian International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor along with key officials are lifted according to E.U. officials who campaigned against the retaliatory measures.
A specialist on International Human Rights Law and lecturer at The University of The Gambia (UTG), Gaye Sowe, on Thursday before the TRRC expounded the manner in which former President Yahya Jammeh changed the 1996 Draft Constitution in favour of his 22 years in power.
The Police High Command says it has activated a Joint Security High Visibility Patrols targeting criminal hideouts within the Greater Banjul and West Coast Regions, leading to arrest of 117 suspected criminals.
During a constructive session at the National Assembly, lawmakers on Thursday unanimously raised high concern as they debated over the rising cost of house rents in the country, describing it as irregular and uncalled for.
The government of The Gambia through the Office of Government Spokesperson wishes to draw the attention of the public to the latest COVID-19 protocols governing ‘Quarantine Procedures and Testing Guidelines’ for arriving passengers into the country.
Samboujang Njie, the chief electoral officer at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has urged members of the media and Civil Society Organisations (CSO’s) to apply for accreditation at the commission to monitor the forthcoming general voter registration process.
Lawyer Lamin K. Mboge, yesterday in his second day of testimony before the TRRC revealed that former President Yahya Jammeh ordered the imprisonment of former Attorney General Harry Sambou, former Secretary General Njogu Bah and his personal assistant, Momodou Sabally just to cover-up his lies.
The Gambia Professional Photographers Association on Tuesday impeached their president Matarr Jassey for corruption at an emergency meeting held at B.O. Semega Janneh Hall.
