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Parliament Moves to Expand Criminal Jurisdiction to Offences Committed Abroad

Gambiaj.com – In a significant development, the Gambia is poised to amend its Criminal Offences Act, seeking to expand the criminal jurisdiction of Gambian courts to offences committed by individuals outside the country who subsequently enter the Gambia. This move aims to streamline the legal process, ensuring that offenders are tried within the Gambian judicial system rather than being extradited for trial in foreign states.

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Confidential – Casamance’s Conflict – 42 Years of the MFDC’s Complex Influence on Regional Politics

Gambiaj.com – The Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC) has left a lasting impact on the political landscape of Casamance, as recent incidents highlight the ongoing challenges facing the region. Once a military and political movement seeking resource acquisition, the MFDC has disintegrated, leaving former rebels scattered across Casamance, the Gambia, and Guinea Bissau.

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Macky Sall Commends Historic Courage of MFDC Ex-Combatants in Reintegration Efforts

Gambiaj.com – Senegal’s Head of State, President Macky Sall, jointly received the Initiative for the Reunification of the political and armed wings of the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC) and ex-combatants of the Diakay faction on Friday. The meeting took place in the department of Bignona, where the President saluted their “historic courage,” according to the Senegalese presidency.

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Gambian Officials Seek Medical Care in Turkey, Highlighting Healthcare Failures at Home

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Rohey John Manjang, and Trade Ambassador Fatou Jallow Senghore, recently traveled to Turkey for medical check-ups at a private facility in Bayrampaşa, Istanbul. Both underwent general screenings of their health status, with Manjang receiving treatment and Jallow Senghore undergoing eye care.

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