By Abdoulie John The Organising Committee for the National Journalism Awards (NJA) announced Friday that the much-anticipated event is scheduled to take place on July 12 , 2019 at Labranda Hotel, formerly known as Sheraton Hotel. “We are aware of the fact that today the media landscape is so rich, […]
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The Yankuba Touray Saga
By Foday Samateh Ever known for his histrionics and theatrics as a loquacious minister in Yahya Jammeh’s military-turned-civilian dictatorship, Yankuba Touray was in full character when he appeared as a witness before the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TRRC) to testify to human rights violations from 1994-1996 (the first two […]
The Yankuba Touray Question: TRRC Act versus Constitutional Text and Principle
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
SSR Training For Media Practitioners Kicks-Off
In wake of the launch of the country’s first ever National Security Policy (NSP), a four-day training session on Security Sector Reform (SSR) kicked-off Tuesday at the National Nutrition Agency Conference hall (NaNa) located along Berthil Harding Highway in Bakau. Up to 15 participants drawn from the print, electronic and […]
The Minister of Interior Must Respect Citizens Right to Protest
It is highly concerning that the Minister of Interior Ebrima Mballow would equate protesters with ‘troublemakers’ and to go further to say that the police will use the water canon truck to pour hot water on them. This is indeed one of the most undemocratic and violent statements that should […]
President Barrow Gains Traction In Brikama
By Abdoulie John President Adama Barrow on Saturday put his popularity to the test in Brikama where thousands of people witnessed a marathon meeting held at SSP football arena. He signaled his resolve to hit the ground rolling come 2021. “Those who want to challenge my presidency will have to […]
Ghana Seeks Gambia’s Support to Host Africa Free Trade Area Secretariat
The Republic of Ghana is seeking the support of The Gambia in its bid to play host to the headquarters of the continental free trade zone in Accra. Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has sent his Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Alan Kyerematen, as a special envoy to President […]