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Essa Faal Praises Sonko’s Sentencing, Calls for Government Action on TRRC Recommendations
Essa Mbye Faal, Former Lead Counsel, TRRC
By Buba Gagigo
Former TRRC Lead Counsel Essa Mbye Faal has praised the sentencing of former Interior Minister Ousman Sonko in Switzerland and urged the Gambia!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Central Bank of The Gambia Launches 3-Day Journalist Training on Financial Reporting
Group photo of participants
By Ramatoulie Jawo
The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) kicked off a three-day workshop dedicated to enhancing the financial reporting acumen of journalists from various!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Former Interior Minister Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Crimes Against Humanity
Former Interior Minister, Ousman Sonko.
By Buba Gagigo
Ousman Sonko, the former Interior Minister of the Gambia, has been handed a 20-year prison sentence by a Swiss court for crimes against humanity.
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Prosecution Tenders Pistol, Empty Shells, and Live Round in Ousainou Bojang’s Murder…
Ousainou and Amie Bojang escorted by police
By Landing Ceesay
During the murder trial of Ousainou Bojang (1st Accused) and Amie Bojang (2nd Accused), the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), A.M. Yusuf,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
GPU Welcomes Sentencing of Ousman Sonko Over Torture of Journalists
Muhammed MS Bah, President Gambia Press Union
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Banjul, 15 May, 2024)
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) welcomes today’s verdict and sentencing of former Interior Minister Ousman Sonko in Switzerland to a 20-year !-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
MoH Corruption Trial: Witness Reveals Paying Over D11 Million To Consultants He Never Meet
Health Ministry Officials accused of corruption
By Landing Ceesay
Amadou Badjie, Finance Manager of the Health Promotion and Development Organization (HePDO), revealed in court that he authorized payments!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy Hosts Cybercrime Retreat with National Assembly…
Ousman Bah, Minister of Communication and Digital Economy
By Ramatoulie Jawo
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy (MOCDE) recently initiated a two-day cybercrime retreat alongside National!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Youth President Expresses Concerns Over FaBB Foundation Launch
Haji Suwaneh, National Youth President of the UDP
By Buba Gagigo
Haji Suwaneh, the National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has raised inquiries regarding the recent launch of the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Police Investigator Testifies On Discovery Of British Woman’s Body In Her Septic Tank
The late Shakina Chinedu
By Landing Ceesay
Amadou Badjie, a Police officer hailing from the Serious Crime division of Tujereng Police Station, provided further details to the court during his ongoing!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“I Saw Him Stabbing Himself” Court Heard In Westfield Bureau Murder Trial
Arona Tine escorted by police
By Landing Ceesay
Isatou M. Barry, a member of the Gambia Police Force (GPF), testified in court that she saw Arona Tine, the defendant, stab himself with a knife after!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…