There was a deadlock in the trial of two Austrian nationals at a lower court in the Gambian capital, Banjul last Wednesday when police prosecutors and their witness decided not to leave the courtroom even after the magistrate brought the proceedings to a screeching halt. The trial of Manuel Di[Read More…]
Human Rights
19 Dead In Mediterranean Tragedy As Migrant Boat From Libya Breaks Down
At least 19 migrants have died and dozens more rescued after a boat attempting to cross the Mediterranean from Libya broke down, in yet another deadly incident along one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes. Italian coast guard officials confirmed that 58 people were rescued and taken to the[Read More…]
TotalEnergies Trading Arm Under Scrutiny Over Gambia Oil Deal Allegations
A new investigation by Swiss watchdog Public Eye has revealed that the Geneva offices of Totsa, the trading arm of French oil giant TotalEnergies, were searched in 2024 as part of an ongoing probe into suspected bribery linked to oil imports in The Gambia. The search was carried out at[Read More…]

