A magistrates’ court in the Gambian capital, Banjul, on Thursday failed to deliver its ruling on the exparte motion filed by the prosecution as well as the defense attorneys’ reply to the motion in the case of Austrian national Manuel Stofleth Mitterer, who has been dragged to court, on the[Read More…]
Human Rights
Ferry Scandal: GFS Silence Fuels Anger Over D5 Shortage At Barra/Banjul Crossing
A crippling shortage of D5 notes at the Barra/Banjul ferry terminal has sparked outrage among commuters, with many accusing ticket sellers of pocketing the missing change and Gambia Ferry Services (GFS) of turning a blind eye. For months, passengers have struggled to buy tickets, often forced to wait hours or[Read More…]
Delays Weaken Livestock Sales Despite 8.4M Dalasi Raised
Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice Abubacarr Marie Tambedou has told the Commission of Inquiry that bureaucratic delays and communication failures between government departments hampered efforts to preserve state assets and maximize revenue from their sale. Appearing for the third time before the National Assembly Select Committee investigating the[Read More…]