(JollofNews) – In the decades since independence, The Gambia has experienced periods of human rights violations including, arbitrary arrest, extrajudicial executions, detention without trial, torture, electoral fraud, grand corruption, and economic crimes. Most of these are directly or indirectly attributable to a constitutional order that concentrated power in the presidency[Read More…]
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Gambia Rules Out Extradition Of Ex-Interior Minister Sonko
(JollofNews) – The Government of the Gambia will not seek the extradition of former Interior minister Ousman Sonko from Switzerland. Mr Sonko was arrested in January by Swiss authorities following a request for asylum. His arrest was triggered by a complaint from Geneva-based non-governmental organisation, Trial International, in connection with[Read More…]
Gambia: Ex-Jammeh Regime Minister Named Petroleum Director
(JollofNews) – A former Gambian minister who held various senior positions in the previous regime of Yahya Jammeh has been named managing director of the Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Mambury Njie 55, will be responsible for overseeing the provision of relevant quality service for government, private companies and the[Read More…]
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