PRESS RELEASE Banjul, 22 November 2023 The Gambia and the EU sign a new Budget Support programme of 2,93 billion dalasi to support key reforms and social services delivery On the 20 November, The Republic of the Gambia and the EU have signed a new Financing Agreement for the implementation […]
Politics
Senegal: Public Prosecutor ordered for Ousmane Sonko to be reinstated on the electoral roll
The public prosecutor has called for the dismissal of the appeal lodged by the judicial agent of the State. In his closing argument, Ousmane Diagne asked the judge to reject the request to overturn the decision of the Ziguinchor district court.It should be noted that Judge Sabassy Faye had requested […]
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 […]
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 […]