Musa Bassadi Jawara has described the prosecution of a certain Naba Darboe by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) as a siege on free speech. The IGP last week opened criminal trial against Ms. Darboe on charges, bordering on the Parental Insult legislation that imposes a fine or penalty for[Read More…]
Tag: Human rights
High Court Hears Tense Cross-Examination In GACH Global’s D58.9M Civil Suit
The High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, today heard a heated cross-examination in the ongoing civil matter between GACH Global Trading, Kaddijah Kebbeh and Saikou Drammeh. The Plaintiff is claiming the sum of D58,961,150, alleging fraudulent acquisition and unlawful retention of petroleum-related funds. Additional claims include[Read More…]
Gambia Gov’t ‘Withdraws’ Support For Ba’s ICJ Judge Bid
The Gambia government has withdrawn its support for Ba Tambadou’s bid for a strategic role in the ICJ, a highly-placed government official confirmed to JollofNews. Former Gambian justice minister Abubacarr Ba Tambadou has his eyes set on the ICJ judge position, which is up for election later this year. Mr[Read More…]
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