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Fatou Bom Bensouda on Forbes’ List of the 100 Most Influential Women in the World

Frederic Tendeng December 11, 2023

Fatou Bensouda, former International Criminal Court head prosecutor and former Gambia justice minister, has been named to Forbes’ list of the 100 most powerful women in the world for 2023. There are ten African women on this long-awaited list who have made significant contributions in domains such as politics, business, education, health, journalism, and social activism.

At Least Six killed in a Hit-and-run Accident Near Janjanbureh

Archess Jassey December 10, 2023

Witnesses in the community of Jarumeh Koto, a few kilometers away from Janjanbureh in the Central River Region of the Gambia, claim that a mini truck has killed at least six boys.

A Cumulative Bail Bond of D127,500,000, on Paulo Djabi and Co-accused.

Awa Colley December 7, 2023

Justice Achibonga, presiding over the Gambia’s High Court, granted bail to Paulo Djabi, Nadine Pereira, Mamadu Neto Djabi, and Secuna Jabi on Wednesday, with a total bail sum of D127,500,000. Earlier in September, a lower court released the four accused on bond.

Government Appeals to Get All December 2022 Alleged Coup Plotters Jailed

Louise Mendy December 6, 2023

The Attorney General’s Chambers Ministry of Justice has today appealed Justice Basiru Mahoney’s judgment in a treason, inciting mutiny, and concealment

Switzerland Files a New Indictment Against Ousman Sonko

Frederic Tendeng December 6, 2023

The Gambia Journal can confirm that on Tuesday, the Swiss Criminal Court published an amended, reinforced, and updated fresh indictment pertaining to crimes against humanity preferred on former Yahya Jammeh’s Minister of Interior, Ousman Sonko.

How Three Tons of Cocaine Bound For Banjul got Busted in Dakar

Frederic Tendeng December 6, 2023

The mysteries surrounding a shipment of three tons of cocaine headed for Banjul are starting to come to light as an inquiry into the large haul made by the Senegalese national navy makes progress.

Gambia Deports 9 Nigerians Caught Attempting to Stowaway to Europe

Frederic Tendeng December 5, 2023

The Gambia deported nine Nigerians who attempted to stowaway to Europe via Gambian waters on Tuesday.

Alan and Jenny will Donate Eyeglasses to Underprivileged in the Gambia.

Awa Colley December 5, 2023

British resident Alan Boardman is launching a campaign to supply underprivileged families in the Gambia with eyeglasses. Alan Boardman, who has

Jammeh’s ‘Baifaal’ Ousman Sonko Loses Bail Appeal, Stays Remanded Until Trial

Frederic Tendeng December 4, 2023

Ousman Sonko, the former interior minister of the Gambia, will stay behind bars until his trial for crimes against humanity begins on January 8, 2024. In a ruling made public on Monday, the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (TPF) has also decided so.

Man Charged With Attacking Wife With Cutlass Appears in Court

Awa Colley December 4, 2023

Gorgui Sowe’s case was today called at the High court before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh. Gorgui is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to his wife and has appeared in the High Court.

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