In Guinea, the ruling junta, led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, has decided to remove Colonel Mamadou Alpha Barry and 26 other soldiers from the national army. Mr Barry had been sentenced in 2020 to five years in prison for aggravated theft. His sentence was however reduced to four years in […]
President Macky Sall of Senegal has appointed Abdoulaye Daouda Diallo as President of the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (EESC) on Monday, 24th April 2023. He replaces Mr. Idrissa Seck, who resigned earlier today. Mr. Seck is the head of the Rewmi political party and has announced his intention to […]
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice has said that the pursuit of justice will eventually reach those who commit crimes, regardless of time or location; and that patience is necessary, as trials can be lengthy and complicated, even in developed countries like Switzerland. Honorable Dawda A. Jallow made these […]
(Geneva 18.04.2023) – The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of Switzerland yesterday indicted Ousman Sonko, former Gambian Minister of Interior, for crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the rule of former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh. The upcoming trial is a crucial milestone for the transitional justice process in The […]