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Brikama Area Council Mayhem – Money and Power Struggle Take Center Stage

Jarai Jallow December 5, 2023

Allegations of financial manipulation led the Brikama Area Council (BAC) to announce in mid-October the suspension of both its director of finance, Alagie Jeng, and CEO, Modou Jonga. The local government’s line ministry was not pleased with the council’s choice to handpick a temporary director of administration and a financial manager

Bissau – Sissoco Keeps Geraldo Martins and Takes Over the Ministries of Defense and Interior

Louise Mendy December 5, 2023

After disbanding his country’s national assembly, the president of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, has renewed his trust in Geraldo João Martins

President Barrow Takes Aim at Brikama Area Council and its Chairman

Frederic Tendeng December 4, 2023

During his weekend Meet the Peoples Tour to Brikama, President Barrow did not waste any time in criticizing the chairman of the Brikama Area Council and the state of the market, as well as the cleansing of the streets from illegal squatters.

AUDIO – Lawyer for Baba Hydara to Gambia Govt: ‘Step up for Justice to Jammeh Victims”’

Frederic Tendeng December 3, 2023

The attorney for Baba Hydara, Modou, and Omar Nyassi urges the Gambia government to take further action to bring all individuals guilty of atrocities committed under Yahya Jammeh’s rule to trial.

Germany – Gambian Caregiver Threatened with Deportation

Jarai Jallow December 2, 2023

On Thursday morning, the police brought up senior caregiver Sedia Kijera from the Haus am Mühbach in Kirchheim. The Gambian national

Government Appoints a Special Adviser on Transitional Justice

Frederic Tendeng December 1, 2023

The Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Justice have appointed Ms. Ida Persson as Special Adviser on Transitional Justice, effective January

Gambia Government Denies Undermining Judicial Cooperation With Germany

Awa Colley December 1, 2023

The Gambia’s Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Justice has today announced that it has provided Mutual Legal Assistance to the

Jungler Bai Lowe Sentenced to Life in Prison by a German Court

Frederic Tendeng November 30, 2023

A German court on Thursday sentenced Bai Lowe, a Gambian former soldier to life in prison over his participation in a death squad that assassinated opponents of former dictator Yahya Jammeh, including an AFP journalist.

VP Jallow in Kigali to Learn Public Sector Reforms, National Dialogue

Frederic Tendeng November 29, 2023

Vice President Muhammad B.S. Jallow met with Rwandan Prime Minister Dr. Édouard Ngirente on Tuesday in Kigali. The two officials held discussions to advance the two nations’ current cooperation

Calm in Freetown, Still Dark Clouds Over Attack that Killed 13 Soldiers

Louise Mendy November 27, 2023

The army spokesperson for Sierra Leone, Colonel Issa Bangura, has stated on Monday that 13 members of the army who support the government lost their lives in Sunday’s military shooting in the country’s capital, Freetown. But in Freetown, there are still unanswered concerns regarding the attack’s backers and its conditions.