Madi Jobarteh, a prominent Gambian activist, has been summoned for questioning by police. Jobarteh who campaigned on various societal and human rights issues will be at the Kairaba Police Station, Fajara, this afternoon to be question about some remarks he made to the media last Saturday whilst protesting outside the[Read More…]
Human Rights
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…]