Millionaire entrepreneur Dr. Abubakary Jawara said his decision to go down the legal lane with former head of the civil service is aimed at redeeming his reputation. An audio released by political and social commentator, Njie Manneh, has apparently concerned Dr. Jawara, describing the statements therein as unfortunately tribalistic. “The[Read More…]
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Mansour Trading In Court Months After Bankruptcy
One of The Gambia’s biggest spare parts outlets, Mansour Trading in Old Jeshwang, went bankrupt in 2021 but the company’s financial troubles have been compounded by legal issues as one of its partners is in court, trying to fend off allegations of fraud. Abu Lakis is undergoing trial at the[Read More…]
Historic Senegal Fishmeal Factory Lawsuit Dismissed
A court in Senegal has dismissed a lawsuit by a fishermen’s collective against a fishmeal factory they had accused of polluting their village and destroying their livelihoods. Dozens of people filtered into the Thies courthouse Thursday to hear the judge’s decision. The lawsuit, filed by the Taxawu Cayar Collective against[Read More…]