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…]
Justice
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…]
16-Year-Old Gambian Murder Suspect Escapes Jail
A 16-year-old lad who allegedly killed another teenager with a pair of scissors has been freed by a local magistrate due to the incompetence of the Gambia’s Police Force. The teenager who has not been named allegedly plunged a pair of scissors on the head of Ebrima Saho in October[Read More…]