(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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Pap Ndow’s trial to continue on Tuesday
The trial of Abdoulie Ndow known as Pap Ndow is expected to continue on Tuesday, 18th April 2023 at the Kanifing Magistrate’s Court before presiding magistrate Mben Faal. Readers would recall that the accused Pap Ndow is being charged with obtaining money by false pretense and with intent to defraud, […]
Abdou Conteh appointed new Judicial Secretary
The Judiciary of The Gambia is excited to announce that President His Excellency Adama Barrow, acting on the recommendations of the Judicial Service Commission has appointed Mr Abdou Conteh as the new Judicial Secretary. Mr. Conteh’s appointment took effect on April 3rd 2023. He replaces Hon Justice Aisatou Jallow-Sey, who […]
Interior Minister Diome reveals why Sonko’s French Lawyer was denied entry into Senegal
The Minister of the Interior of Senegal Antoine Diome has disclosed reasons why opposition leader Ousman Sonko’s lawyer Juan Branco, a French-Spanish, was denied entry into Senegal upon his arrival at the Blaise Diagne International Airport in Dakar on Thursday. “Indeed, Mr. Branco had published, before his arrival at the […]