The Nigerian Army on Friday completed pre-deployment training for 197 troops for a peace-keeping mission in Gambia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the troops of the Nigerian Company 8 ECOWAS Mission in the Gambia (NIGCOY 8 ECOMIG), began the pre-deployment training on 3 April. The training was[Read More…]
Human Rights
UNFPA Trains Gambian Media Professionals On Disability Rights
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) The Gambia today kicked off a two-day training for Gambian journalists on ethical reporting on rights of persons with disabilities and disability issues. UNFPA has rolled out the training in line with its endeavour and effort to ensuring more inclusiveness and guaranteed equal rights.[Read More…]
ICJ Rules Against Myanmar’s Request To Extend Rohingya Genocide Trial
The International Court of Justice has ruled against Myanmar’s request for a 10-month extension for the filing of a counter-memorial against The Gambia in the Rohingya genocide case, according to a ruling published recently. In an order dated 22 July 2022, the Court fixed 24 April 2023 as the time[Read More…]