By Ousman A. Marong On Tuesday, the High Court in Banjul received an updated statement of defence from journalist Kebba Ansu Manneh in response to the D50 million defamation lawsuit brought against him by Environment Minister Rohey John Manjang. During the hearing, defence counsel Junkung Jobarteh presented the revised documents, […]
by Assan Sallah . I read with deep concern, the statement published on 8th May 2026, by Madi Jobarteh, the Executive Director of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ), urging the Gambia Government to revoke the appointment of Hon. Yankuba JN Sonko, as Chairman of the […]
By Kebeli Demba Nyima | Legal and National Security Analyst Madi Jobarteh’s call for the arrest and prosecution of Minister Demba Sabally, based on a single phrase—“we will shed blood”—is emotionally charged, legally incoherent, and politically opportunistic. His entire argument is premised on a fundamental misreading of the Criminal Offences […]
Beyond Political Loyalty: Reassessing Ministerial Appointments in Gambian Governance: The Political-Technocratic Dilemma in Governance. Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Governance in The Gambia has undergone significant structural shifts, particularly in the transition from the 1970 Constitution to the 1997 Constitution. The earlier framework allowed parliamentarians to serve in cabinet positions, ensuring […]