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Former Gambian Minister of Interior to be tried in Switzerland for crimes against humanity

(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 […]

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Journalist Pa Modou Bojang urged to retract alleged defamatory remarks or face legal action

Journalist Pa Modou Bojang, CEO of Digital Home FM (Membe Kering Radio Station) in Brikama Nema has been urged to retract an alleged defamatory statement he made against one Yassin Bah of Brikama in the Kombo Central District of West Coast Region, sometime in October 2022 through his Membe Kering […]

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Ex-Councillor Momodou Lamin Badjie apologizes to Lawyer Amie Bensouda

The former New Jeshawang Councillor Momodou Lamin Badjie has apologized to Lawyer Amie Bensouda, mother of the KMC Mayor Talib Bensouda over allegations made against her. The apology came following Lawyer Bensouda’s threats to file a D100M defamation lawsuit against former Councillor Badjie if he doesn’t apologize publicly within ten […]