Article written by The Point Newspaper In an unexpected move, The Gambia government has officially withdrawn the candidacy of Abubacarr Marie Tambadou for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), with no formal reason provided for the reversal.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 […]
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The ICJ Election: Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud Secures Seat Over Gambia’s Abubacarr Marie Tambadou
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The recent election for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluded with Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud securing a seat, while Abubacarr Marie Tambadou, The Gambia’s nominee, was not elected. This outcome marks a significant moment for The Gambia in its quest for representation in global legal […]
ICJ Rejects Myanmar’s Objections To A Genocide Case Over Its Treatment Of The Muslim Rohingya Minority
PRESS RELEASE: The World Court , International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday 22nd July 2022 rejected Myanmar’s objections to a genocide case over its treatment of the Muslim Rohingya minority, paving the way for the case to be heard in full. Myanmar, now ruled by a military junta since […]
