Former Gambian Attorney General Abubacarr Marie Tambadou, who quit his post last week has been appointed Registrar of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Mr. Tambadou succeeds Olufemi Elias of Nigeria. Mr. Tambadou brings over 14 years of experience in the area of international criminal justice, including through his[Read More…]
Justice
Detained Activist Released On Police Bail
A Gambian activist who was charged with publishing false news has been released on police bail and asked to report back tomorrow. Madi Jobarteh of Kembujeh village, was summoned to the office of Deputy Police Commissioner Pateh Jallow and asked to clarify some remarks he made to the media last[Read More…]
Ba Tambadou Reflects On His Time As Gambia’s Justice Minister
Based on personal reasons, I had since 1 June 2020, submitted my resignation as Attorney General and Minister of Justice to His Excellency President Adama Barrow. My resignation will take effect from 30 June 2020. While it saddens me to leave office at this critical juncture of our transition, I[Read More…]