(JollofNews) – Swiss authorities on Wednesday extended the detention of Gambia’s former interior minister for another three months amid an investigation into accusations he committed crimes against humanity while serving in the African country’s government. Ousman Sonko, who served under ousted Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh, must remain behind bars as[Read More…]
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Gambia: Lawyer Darboe Urges Lawmakers To Put Country First
(JollofNews) – The secretary-general of the Gambia’s United Democratic Party (UDP) has called on the country’s newly elected National Assembly Members to serve all Gambians without favour or ill will. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe said he expects the representatives to actively scrutinise the executive with vigilance and competency, tempered by positivism[Read More…]
Gambia: Halifa Sallah Writes To Speaker Mariam Denton
(JollofNews) – The desire to display unhindered adherence to the best practice in managing the affairs of the legislature has compelled me to address this open letter to you. It is incontrovertible that every action and decision by law makers must be circumscribed by law. In short, law makers should[Read More…]