Former Gambian interior minister, Ousman Sonko, who fled the country and went into hiding in Switzerland, has been accused of crimes against humanity in a Swiss court. Switzerland’s attorney general on Tuesday announced the charges against Mr Sonko, who was allegedly involved in the violent repression of the civilian population[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia: Stakeholders Discuss Stringent Measures Against Smoking
Stakeholders in the fight to control smoking in The Gambia have discussed putting in place stringent measures to control tobacco vending and smoking in the country. The Tobacco Control Committee of The Gambia, together with other relevant authorities, on Friday 14 April 2023 had a meeting that discussed various ways[Read More…]
UTG Opens Investigation Into Alleged Sex For Grade
The management of the University of the Gambia under the leadership of Professor Pierre Robertson has constituted a panel to probe into allegations of sex and money for grade taking place at the university. The development came on the heels of shocking reports by the media on a scandal of[Read More…]