National Security Council (NSC) members have teamed up with five Foni lawmakers to embark Monday on a day-long tour across villages located along the border with Senegal’s southern region of Casamance. Speaking to the people of Gifanga, Defence Minister Serign Modou Njie informed the gathering that they have been tasked[Read More…]
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One Accused Person In Coup Plot Trial Set Free
The High Court of The Gambia has set free Corporal Omar Njie, 4th accused person in the trial of alleged coup plotters against President Adama Barrow and his government. The presiding judge, Justice Bassirou V.P. Mahoney, made this ruling today in Banjul on the ‘No Case to Answer Submission’ filed[Read More…]
Masked Witness Recounts How Alleged Coup Plot Ring Leader Was Arrested
A witness on Tuesday recounted how the ring leader of the alleged coup plot, Sanna Fadera, was arrested by state agents. The witness’s identity was concealed as he stepped into the court in a mask and testified behind curtains around the witness box. Following his testimony that he and Major[Read More…]