Her instrument was the preserve of men for hundreds of years, but the Gambian musician wasn’t fazed. She explains why she ripped up the rules – and is now remodelling African education. In west Africa’s griot tradition, it’s men who play instruments while women sing. But Sona Jobarteh was determined[Read More…]
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Malamin Barrow: Beyond The State Vs Baboucar Bob Keita, DNA Testing
Rarely has a case in The Gambia aroused as much emotion and controversy as the alleged rape case involving Bob Keita and the younger sister of his estranged wife. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that this is a family tragedy that has regrettably been escalated into a possible[Read More…]
ICJ: The Gambia’s Myanmar Genocide Case Can Proceed
Judges at the United Nations’ highest court on Friday dismissed preliminary objections by Myanmar to a case alleging the Southeast Asian nation is responsible for genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority. The decision establishing the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction sets the stage for hearings airing evidence of atrocities against[Read More…]
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