The African Network Against Extrajudicial Killings and Enforced Disappearances (ANEKED) says it is waiting for The Gambia’s special Accountability Mechanism to begin prosecuting former President Yahya Jammeh and senior officials accused of serious human rights violations during his 22-year rule. In an interview with JollofNews, ANEKED Country Director Sirra Ndow[Read More…]
Author: Ousman A. Marong
Speaker Jatta Hails Barrow As Second To None In Democracy & Rule Of Law
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has commended President Adama Barrow’s leadership, describing it as unmatched in democracy, rule of law, and good governance. He made the remarks during the 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International[Read More…]
Mediterranean Tragedy: Gambia Mourns As Migrant Boat Sinks Off Lampedusa
The Gambia is once again in mourning after news broke that a boat carrying nearly 100 West African migrants including Gambians sank off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy, claiming at least 26 lives and leaving many others missing. The tragedy happened on Wednesday, 13 August 2024, about 14 nautical miles[Read More…]

