Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio’s official visit to The Gambia has ended abruptly, prompting speculation over the reasons behind his early departure. President Bio touched down at Banjul International Airport on Thursday at 2:00 p.m., where he was received by Gambian officials before heading to State House for talks[Read More…]
Author: Modou L. Badjie
Three Women Charged Over Alleged FGM-Induced Death Of Infant
Three women have been charged over the suspicious FGM-precipitated death of a one-month-old girl. The slamming of criminal charges against the women followed a police investigation into the matter, which generated intense social media debate about FGM. The charges were filed under the Women’s (Amendment) Act, 2015, which criminalizes the[Read More…]
Gambia’s Ex-Death Squad Member Faces Sentencing In U.S.
The sentencing hearing for Michael Sang Correa, a former member of The Gambia’s notorious “junglers” death squad, will begin on August 22, 2025, in the U.S. District Court in Denver, Colorado. The proceedings are expected to last five days. A federal jury in Denver found Correa guilty of five counts[Read More…]
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