Rude and arrogant are the nicer appellations being thrown at Yankuba Touray on his refusal to testify before the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC). He pleaded immunity under the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia (the Constitution). Given his antecedents as member of the military junta – […]
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ECOWAS Finally Adopts Single Currency
Beginning in January 2020, countries within the West African sub-region will be able to use a single currency called ECO. The currency was adopted by the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on Saturday in Nigeria’s capital Abuja. The West African leaders endorsed the currency at their 55th […]
President Barrow Signs New ECOWAS agreements On Tourism, Child Marriage, Others
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has signed several legal instruments during the 55th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Summit, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Nigeria. The Summit, which brought together over a dozen Head of States, focused on the promotion of peace and stability, regional integration, economic growth […]
Rape Victim Deplores The Absence Of ‘Safe Space’ In Police Stations
By Abdoulie John In wake of a call made by Gambia Justice Minister for victims of sexual violence to come forward and tell their story, Fatou “Toufah” Jallow has deplored the absence of victim-friendly environment in the country’s police stations where people can openly report cases of rape or child […]
The Motive Behind Fatou Jallow’s Rape Allegations Against Yahya Jammeh
Fatou Jallow’s Rape Allegation On International Media Is A Fake Media Campaign To Seek Public Sympathy For Prosecution Of Former President Yaya Jammeh And Financial Exploitation Of TRRC A recent international media campaign that suggested that “a 23-year-old former beauty queen in The Gambia, Fatou Jallow, was raped in 2015 […]
Police Scrutinize Driver’s License, Others
PRESS RELEASE The office of the Inspector General of Police hereby informs the General Public that, beginning Monday 1st July 2019, it will conduct operations to scrutinize drivers’ license, number plates and other motor vehicle requirements to ensure compliance with the Motor Traffic Act and Regulations. Accordingly, all drivers are […]
Understanding the Constitutional Immunity for AFPRC Members: Lessons for TRRC
While it is indeed painful to witness a key perpetrator like Yankuba Touray easily walk out of the TRRC it is necessary to point out that indeed the Constitution, from sections 13 to 17of the Second Schedule have protected members and other persons acting in the name of the notorious […]
Let Defiant Ex-Minister Face The Law
By Abdoulie John The Chairperson of the Gambia Centre for Victims of Human Rights Violations (GCVHRV), Sheriff Kijera, has decried the behaviour of former Junta member Yankuba Touray at the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC). He called on the commission to make sure that the ‘star witnes’ faces the […]
Presidency Not Involved In Contracting And Procurement Processes
By Abdoulie John The Director of Press and Public Relations (DPPR), Amie Bojang Sissoho, has denied any involvement of the Presidency in contracting and procurement processes. She said the Highest Office of the land is only sticking to monitoring what is going on in public institutions. “All I know is […]
Gambia: Women Accuse Ex-President of Sexual Violence
Three women have accused Gambia’s former president, Yahya Jammeh, of rape and sexual assault while he was in office, Human Rights Watch and TRIAL International said today. Former Gambianofficials said that presidential aides regularly pressured women to visit or work for Jammeh, who then sexually abused many of them. Jammeh is currently […]
Nema Project Delights 14 Youth Groups with Processing Machines, Accessories
By Mariam Saine As part of its intervention to support youth and women in agricultural production and productivity, the National Agricultural Land and Water Management Development Project (Nema) on Friday, 21st June, 2019 handed over 16 rice and cereal processing machines and accessories to 14 youth groups across the country. […]
Diaspora calls on The Gambia Government to prioritize and accelerate promised reforms
Lament the disenfranchisement of at least 100,000 Gambians living abroad Banjul, 27 June 2019- Participants of the Gambia Conference on Reforms and Democracy- GAMCORD, met on 10-12 June, 2019, under the theme: ‘The Diaspora’s potential for impactful reforms in times of transition’, and raised concerns over the slow progress being […]