(JollofNews) – President Adama Barrow has sworn-in two new members of the Gambia’s Judicial Service Commission. Former National Assembly member Lamin Ceesay of Jarumeh Koto and veteran agronomist Bolong L.K. Jatta of Busumbala both took the oath at a swearing-in ceremony in the Office of the President on Thursday. Constituting[Read More…]
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‘Tortured’ Gambian Soldier Removed From Hospital
(JollofNews) – A detained Gambian soldier who was being treated at a military hospital for injuries he allegedly sustained as a result of torture has been returned to detention. Lance Corporal Samboujang Bojang, spent 11 days in hospital where he was treated for injuries on his feet and hands. His[Read More…]
Gambia Rules Out Extradition Of Ex-Interior Minister Sonko
(JollofNews) – The Government of the Gambia will not seek the extradition of former Interior minister Ousman Sonko from Switzerland. Mr Sonko was arrested in January by Swiss authorities following a request for asylum. His arrest was triggered by a complaint from Geneva-based non-governmental organisation, Trial International, in connection with[Read More…]
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