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Why hasn’t Fatou Bensouda indicted Yahya Jammeh at the ICC?
Dr. Ousman Gajigo
The testimonies over the past couple of weeks at the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) made for a compelling viewing. No one is quite surprised by all the crimes that occurred under Jammeh's…
India promise to support Gambia in area of skills development
By Sally Jobe
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has promised his Government’s support to Gambia in areas of skills development.
At a joint press briefing at the State House with President Adama Barrow, President Kovind thanked the…
Appreciate and respect the police but hold them accountable
Let me repeat, the vast majority of the citizens of the Gambia appreciate and respect the men and women of the Gambia Police Force. I am sure this is a fact that many police officers would attest in their daily interactions with…
EU ambassador urges effective monitoring over campaign financing
Atilla Lajos, the European Union ambassador to the Gambia, has called for an effective monitoring and reporting system over campaign financing of political parties in the country.
Lajos said effective monitoring over campaign financing…
“Ecomig is a stabilising force in Gambia”—Foreign Minister
The mandate of the European Union sponsored-regional forces in the country known as Ecomig ends in August 2019. It is not clear if the EU will fund the mandate’s extension.
In a meeting with delegates from African Union Security…
#IAmToufah makes the message clear: We are not going to wish the rape crisis away
By Satang Nabaneh
In dealing with past human rights abuses and upholding standards of respect for human rights, The Gambia’s transition from an abusive regime to democracy must also entail justice for victims of gender-based violence.…
For a productive national discourse, let’s call a spade a spade
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Most of you would have noticed my choice of words in my last article on why Adama Barrow ought to leave the presidency in 3 years. In trying to discuss issues of national importance, clear communication is important.…
Africa Bar Association must not hold a meeting on Gambian soil until…
After unsuccessfully attempting to injure the Gambia during the 2016 political impasse the African Bar Association is this time seeking to maliciously target the President of the Gambia Bar Association Salieu Taal. Mr. Tall is standing up…
Transition Delayed: Why Adama Barrow Must Leave in 3 years
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
The more we get to hear from Adama Barrow as for his justification for why he should stay for longer than 3 years, the more it becomes clear that he represents the brand of the political leadership that has taken…
Turkish Ambassador weeps as he recalls tragic July 15 coup
By Omar Bah for The Standard newspaper
The Turkish Ambassador to The Gambia, Ismail Sefa Yuceer was in tears as he delivered a statement on the occasion of the commemoration of the 3rd anniversary of the July 15th, 2016 Fetullah…