Testimony before a Gambian truth commission linking former president Yahya Jammeh to numerous grave crimes during his 22 years in office should be followed by criminal accountability, Human Rights Watch said today with the release of a video, “Truth and Justice in Gambia.” On May 27, 2021, the Gambia Truth,[Read More…]
Year: 2021
Africa Liberation Day: No Bank Holiday For Gambia
Contrary to rumours the the Government of the Gambia has issued a statement to informed the public that Tuesday 25th May 2021 is NOT a Public Holiday. It should be noted that 25th May is recognised as Africa Liberation Day in recognition of the struggles of the founding fathers to[Read More…]
Gambia Seeks Nigerian Backing For ECOWAS Presidency
The Special Envoy of President Adama Barrow of The Gambia, Mr. Mamadou Tangara has solicited Nigeria’s support for his country’s quest to produce the next President of the ECOWAS Commission. The Special Envoy and Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Mamadou Tangara, who was received by[Read More…]