Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The ECOWAS decision to support The Gambia’s quest for a specialized tribunal has been hailed by NGOs as a significant milestone for the country’s justice system.
Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Point newspaper, a stalwart of independent journalism in The Gambia, celebrates its 33rd anniversary today. However, this milestone is tinged with sadness as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of the murder of Deyda Hydara, the paper’s co-founder and a champion of press freedom, whose killers remain unpunished.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – In a historic move, the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government has approved the establishment of the Special Tribunal for The Gambia, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at prosecuting perpetrators of gross human rights violations committed between July 1994 and January 2017. This decision was finalized at the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority held in Abuja on December 15, 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – President Adama Barrow arrived in Abuja on Saturday to participate in the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit. In Banjul, hopes remain high that the West African organization heads of state will include a key agenda item related to The Gambia’s proposal for a special tribunal to prosecute individuals liable for crimes committed under the regime of Yahya Jammeh.
Dakar mayor Barthélémy Dias has been dismissed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a move that follows the 2018 dismissal of former mayor Khalifa Sall.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Renowned journalist Madiambal Diagne, head of the Avenir Communication press group, was summoned on Friday for police questioning following a defamation complaint filed by Senegalese Prime Minister and Pastef leader, Ousmane Sonko. Diagne was accompanied by his legal representative, Amadou Sall, during the interrogation at the Dakar Urban Security premises.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The Préfet of Dakar, Mamadou Lamine Ngom, has officially declared Barthélémy Toye Dias “Dismissed” from his position as municipal councilor of the City of Dakar. This decision de facto triggers Barthelemey Dias’ removal from his position as Mayor of Dakar.
Gambiaj.com – (NAIROBI, Kenya) – President William Ruto and his chief guest, President Adama Barrow, brought energy and joy to Kenya’s 61st Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens as he danced to performances by legendary Kenyan artists. The event, held annually to commemorate Kenya’s independence, was marked by vibrant displays of culture, music, and unity.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a landmark ruling on Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Supreme Court of The Gambia dismissed the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) case against the appointments of Fatoumata Jahumpa Ceesay and Ousman Rambo Jatta. The case, filed by Hon.
In preparation, ministers of foreign affairs and defense from ECOWAS member states convened in Abuja for the 53rd Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the ministerial level.
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