Kinteh, thank you for expressing your opinion. But I want to emphasize strongly that there is no evidence that Fatou Jallow (Toufah) had presented in her case. What is your evidence in this case? Just because we all hear stories of sexual allegations does not mean they are true. Can […]
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National Journalism Awards Set For July 12
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, […]
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 […]
Gambians Stand Up Against Rape, Sexual Assaults
By Abdoulie John Barely a week after Human Rights Watch (HRW) released its findings over sexual abuses perpetrated by the Gambia’s former longtime ruler, hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Serrekunda to denounce rape and other forms of sexual assaults many women are confronted with. “We organise […]
The Senegambia Bridge – A Gateway for Pan African Dream Come True
Dear Editor, I would appreciate the opportunity of using your reputable media to air out my views on the socio-economic and infrastructural developments in the Gambia with the opening of that famous SeneGambia Bridge in Faraffenni/Yeltenda by their Excellences, presidents Adama Barrow and Macki Sall of the sister Republics of […]
Toufah’s Rape Case Exposes More Alleged ‘Sexual Pedrators’
As the MeToo Movement tornado has touched down in The Gambia, rape cases are spiralling out, implicating more ‘sexual predators.’ A Kaur-based Immigration officer and a top official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are now facing accusations of rape from women who broke their silence on sexual assault cases. […]
New Monica Lewinsky Of The Gambia Has Her Life Changed Forever
By Mustapha Touray Fatou Jallow’s recent sexual allegation against the former President Dictator Yahya Jammeh made international headlines just like Monica Lewinsky’s [former White House House Intern] sexual relationship with former President Bill Clinton did more than two decades ago. The main difference in term of legal representation and fighting […]
Roberts Investigated For Sexual Assault
PRESS RELEASE BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MINISTER OF JUSTICE ON ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST MR MELVILLE ROBERTSON ROBERTS It has come to the attention of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubacarr M. Tambadou, that a number of women have recently made serious allegations of sexual […]
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 – […]
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 […]