Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: Justice should be a universal principle, applying equally to all individuals, regardless of their status. The recent decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to establish a Special Tribunal for The Gambia to prosecute former President Yahya Jammeh and his associates for crimes […]
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The new Senegalese populists are cracking down and muzzling the independent press and journalists, displaying political bravado. The politics of paranoia, revenge, and intensify
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The perceived bias in favor of Pastef and Prime Minister Ousman Sonko in the Gambia is seen as a disservice to press freedom, lacking the solidarity and support previously shown to the Gambian press under Yahya Jammeh’s rule. A hallmark of emerging dictatorships is typically the […]
ECOWAS Approval for Establishment of Special Tribunal for The Gambia
EFSCRJ hereby welcomes the decision by the ECOWAS Authority at its 66th Ordinary Session in approving the establishment of the Special Tribunal for The Gambia. We consider this decision as a fulfilment of the duty of ECOWAS in light of the letter and spirit of the ECOWAS Protocol on Good Governance and […]
The Arrest of a Chief Magistrate is a Disturbing Indicator of Judicial Corruption: Exploring the Pervasive Issue and the President’s Role in Eradicating this Deep-Rooted Problem
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: Corruption is a widespread issue that undermines the foundations of society, impacting all areas of public life. It diminishes trust in institutions, stifles economic growth, and exacerbates inequality. The recent arrest and detention of Chief Magistrate Pa Modou Njie on multiple charges, including fraud and drug […]