President Barrow Adama Barrow on 9th August 2023 presided over the launch of the country’s maiden Defence Policy, describing it as a historic milestone in The Gambia’s Security Sector. The Policy, a key objective of the Security Sector Reform, seeks to safeguard the country’s sovereignty, national interests, core values, and […]
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IGP Ordered to pay a compensation of D425,000 to victim tortured by police officers
Justice Sheriff B. Tabally of the Brikama High Court on July 20, 2023 delivered a landmark judgement against police officers who were found guilty of torture against a civilian. The Applicant Assan Jagne filed a lawsuit against police officers at Farato Police Station, accusing them of torture and violating his rights.The complainant filed an originating summon against the […]
Gambian Ambassador to Belgium meets GRA Europe Branch executive in Stuttgart
The Gambia’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union, HE Pa Musa Jobarteh has on Monday, 31st July 2023 met with the executive committee of the Gambia Refugees Association Europe Branch in Stuttgart, Germany.The Gambia’s Ambassador who is also overseeing Germany had a lengthy discussion with the […]
UDP files lawsuit against 6 Presidential Advisers, 4 Diplomats
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has filed lawsuits against six Advisers to the President of the Republic of The Gambia and four (4) diplomats, challenging the constitutionality of their appointments. The Gambia’s main opposition party claims the appointments of the said advisers and diplomats contravene Section 170 of the Constitution […]
