PRESS RELEASE (Banjul, The Gambia, 15 Nov., 2023) – The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is calling on the Gambia Police Force (GPF) to drop all charges against Madi Jobarteh, one of the country’s leading human rights activists. Madi is charged with “seditious intention”, “false publication and broadcasting”, and “incitement to […]
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ECOWAS ruling on Ousmane Sonko‘s case
On Friday 17 November 2023, the ECOWAS Court of Justice handed down its decision in the case of Ousmane Sonko against the State of Senegal. The legal arguments contained in the ruling state that the procedures followed by the State “comply with human rights, as legal remedies have been exercised […]
New Magistrate takes over Fatou Touray & Co‘s unauthorised publication case as trial resumes next week
A new Magistrate has been assigned to take charge of the unauthorised publication case against Fatou Touray, CEO of Kerr Fatou media and Fatoumata Drammeh, widely known as Tima La Waato of Paradise Tv at the Brikama Magistrate’s Court in Brikama, West Coast Region. The two accused persons are charged with […]
Why Are Our Politicians, Lawyers, Public Intellectuals, and Official Speeches Boring?
Fatoumatta: Good speeches can be a hallmark of good leadership and an advantage for an excellent advocacy lawyer. A good speech can inspire, motivate, and persuade people to take action. From the times of Caliph Umar Ibn Khattab (r) to the days of Sultan Mehmed, to the eerie days of […]
