Gambian MPs have voted to send peacekeeping troops to Sierra Leone as part of an ECOWAS stabilization mission aimed at maintaining peace following recent tensions and a failed coup attempt. The vote, held on Tuesday, overwhelmingly supported the government’s proposal to contribute a motorized infantry unit to the mission, which[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia Gov’t Halts Radio Licence Issuance
The Ministry of Information has announced a moratorium on issuing radio licenses for all categories, which will remain in effect until further notice. This decision was made while providing updates on applications under review by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). The ministry emphasized its commitment to transparency in the[Read More…]
Judge Will Not Let Defendants Delay AKI Case
In an ongoing hearing, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has decided to go ahead with the AKI lawsuit filed by victims’ families against Maiden Pharmaceuticals and others. When the case came up for hearing, Justice Jaiteh made it clear that there will be no delay after noting that the efforts by government[Read More…]