The defence in the trial of former soldier on Thursday began the cross-examination of army Sergeant Katamo Jatta, as he concluded his lengthy testimony in the trial of Gambian soldiers and a police officer alleged to have involved in a coup plot. As the seventh prosecution witness, Karamo testified against[Read More…]
Tag: Gambia: Gov’t
Coup Plot Trial: Alleged Ring Leader’s One-Year Transition Plan
Karamo Jatta, Gambian army sergeant with over 21 years of military experience, testified before Justice Mahoney of the High Court in Banjul, saying he was told by Lance Corporal Sanna Federa that “a one-year transition” would be implemented if the coup they planned had succeeded. Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera is[Read More…]
African Risk Capacity pays out $188,000 to Gambia for drought recovery
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group has announced a $188,000 insurance payout to the Government of the Republic of The Gambia to assist with recovery from drought. ARC explains that as drought conditions spread across West Africa’s Sahel region during the 2022/23 agricultural season, The Gambia was amongst the most[Read More…]
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