Statement by the Ministry of Justice on Recent Events at The Janneh Commission The Ministry of Justice notes the concerns expressed in some quarters regarding the removal of Mr Alhaji Kurang as Secretary to the Janneh Commission. The Ministry had reviewed the petition filed by Mr Kurang, and wishes to […]
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Your ABC And 123 Of Political Economy
By Sarjo Bayang Part 20: Political Job is Temporal Occupation of Permanent Position […]
Greenpeace Africa Hails Gambia For Disposing Off Rotten Eggs
By Abdoulie John Greenpeace Africa Food for Life Campaigner Claire Nasike has commended Gambian authorities for taking action against harmful food that can cause health hazards. The move taken by the country’s food safety body is part of government’s efforts to ensure that consumers have access to quality food. “Greenpeace […]
Indiscipline Doesn’t Pay
The Janneh Inquiry Commission is an independent body with clearly defined remits beyond which they have no power. Secondly, neither [Alhaji] Kurang nor [Amie] Bensouda has any power or authority to decide anything for the Commission. Both are there merely to assist the Commission and are answerable to the Commissioners. […]
MFWA Pinpoints Gambia’s Faults
The Accra-based Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has pinpointed some faults of The Gambia government. The complaint – contained in a submission to the Human Rights Commission ahead of the review of The Gambia’s report with regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights – blamed the […]
Barrow Accepts Axed VP’s Resignation
By Abdoulie John The Gambia’s former Vice-President Fatoumata Tambajang turned down an offer from President Adama Barrow to take up a job in the Foreign Service, State House spokeswoman says today. Amie Bojang Sissoho made this revealation during a news conference held at the Presidency in Banjul. The Gambian leader […]
Kurang’s Firing Exposes Flaws
Mr Alhaji Kurang came up with very serious/alarming accusations and revelations regarding the operations of the Commission. As the Secretary to the Commission who is supposed to be responsible for its operational or administrative matters, it is his duty to try to address them or bring them to the attention […]
Consideration Of Gambia’s Written Response To ICCPR Issues
The Gambia as a State Party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) has finally fulfilled its reporting obligation under the Covenant on the 6th of July 2018. The ICCPR recognizes the inherent dignity of each individual and undertakes to promote human rights conditions within State Parties […]
OJ’s Sacking Has Nothing To Do With Fertilizer Scandal
By Abdoulie John The Gambia’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice Aboubacarr Tambadou has denied a possible link between the fertilizer scandal and the sacking of former Agriculture Minister Omar Amadou Jallow. “The relieve by His Excellency of former minister of agriculture has nothing to do with the fertilizer issue,” […]
Minister Confirms Kurang’s Firing
Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou has confirmed the firing of the Secretary to the Commission of Inquiry probing into the financial dealings of ousted President Yahya Jammeh. “Mr Alhaji Kurang, made a number of unsubstantiated allegations against Counsel Amie Bensouda,” Minister Tambadou told a new conference in Banjul on Monday. “Based […]
Justice Minister Updates Media
TRRC As you must all be aware, the process of nominations for appointment of Commissioners to the TRRC has commenced. Nominations of candidates in the greater Banjul area and the diaspora have already been received. The parallel process for the regional nominations has now commenced and should be completed by […]
WBG Supports Gambia’s Inclusive Growth
The World Bank Group’s (WBG) reaffirmed on June 12 its continuous support for The Gambia. The Country Engagement Note (CEN) for The Gambia for 2018-2021 proposes a focused program to address critical needs during the country’s transition, while laying the foundation for longer-term inclusive growth. “The World Bank has acknowledged […]