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News, Politics

Gambia Government Withdraws Baa Tambedou’s ICJ Nomination

Article written by The Point Newspaper In an unexpected move, The Gambia government has officially withdrawn the candidacy of Abubacarr Marie Tambadou for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), with no formal reason provided for the reversal. The decision was made on Monday 7 July 2025, a highly-placed […]

News, Personality Of The Week

A Beacon of Hope: The Inspiring Political Awakening of Alhagie Mamadi Kurang’s Unwavering Fight for Justice and Accountability as a Transformative Force for Governance

By Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: In a nation long weighed down by gerontocracy, where the corridors of power still echo with the voices of an era reluctant to relinquish control, Alhagie Mamadi Kurang emerges as a force of renewal—a living embodiment of the future The Gambia urgently needs. His leadership […]

News, Opinion

Kurang vs. Bensouda: A Pivotal Case That Could Reshape Free Speech and Legal Accountability in The Gambia

Kurang vs. Bensouda: A Pivotal Case That Could Reshape Free Speech and Legal Accountability in The Gambia. Kurang’s D200 Million Counterclaim Against Bensouda Sparks National Debate. A Landmark Defamation Case That Could Transform Gambian Discourse By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The escalating legal confrontation between Alhaji Mamadi Kurang and Amie […]

News, Opinion

Gambia Needs More Magistrates and Judges, Not Freelance Lawyers: A Vision for Judicial Modernization

The Gambia Needs More Magistrates and Judges, Not Freelance Lawyers: A Vision for Judicial Modernization Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: It is imperative that The Gambia increases its number of magistrates and judges while significantly reducing the presence of freelance lawyers and legal vultures. The modernization and enhancement of our justice […]