By Kebeli Demba Nyima . The Ousainou Bojang case has transformed from a criminal investigation into a political battleground, obscuring vital discussions on governance. Amid protests and legal turmoil, the legitimacy of state actions hangs in the balance. Can justice prevail in the face of political distraction? This commentary argues that […]
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Former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko’s Appeal Trial To Begin On 30th March 2026
The appeal trial of Ousman Sonko, former Interior Minister of The Gambia, will open on 30 March 2026 before the Higher Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (FCC). The hearing will take place at the Federal Criminal Court, Viale Stefano Franscini 7, 6500 Bellinzona, Ticino in Switzerland. According to […]
Former Gambia Interior Minister Ousman Sonko Sentenced To Serve 20-Year Jail Term
Ousman Sonko, a former Gambian Interior Minister has been sentenced to serve a 20-year jail term by the Swiss court in Bellingzona on Wednesday, 15th May 2024. Ousman Sonko was accused of taking part in numerous acts of torture, kidnapping, sexual violence and killings perpetrated between 2000 and 2016 in The Gambia. […]
Alleged jungler Bai Lowe to know his fate soon as judgement set to be delivered on Thursday
The presiding judge in the trial of Bai Lowe has set a date for judgement to be delivered on Thursday, 30th November 2023. Bai Lowe, a former driver of the Junglers is accused of being allegedly involved in the attempted murder of Ousman Sillah, a lawyer; the murder of Deyda Hydara, a […]
