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Gambia Bar Association Welcomes ECOWAS-Backed Special Tribunal for Justice and Accountability

Patience Mama Loum December 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) has commended the decision by the Authority of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government to establish a Special Tribunal in The Gambia. The announcement was made during the 66th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS, marking a significant milestone in The Gambia’s transitional justice process.

Survey – Seven in Ten Gambians Consider Leaving: Survey Exposes Economic Struggles

Patience Mama Loum December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A significant proportion of Gambians are contemplating emigration as a means to escape economic hardship and secure better job opportunities, according to a new Afrobarometer survey released on International Migrants Day. The study reveals that nearly seven in ten Gambians (68%) have considered leaving the country, a sharp rise from 56% in 2018.

The Gambia Already Facing Scrutiny Ahead of UPR Review, Concerns Over TRRC Recommendations and Amnesty Decisions

Patience Mama Loum December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In January 2024, The Gambia will undergo review alongside 13 other countries during the 48th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submissions. Conducted every four to five years, the UPR provides UN member states an opportunity to report on their human rights progress and challenges.

Nyambai Police Investigate Death of 28-Year-Old Woman Found in Well

Awa Colley December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BRIKAMA, The Gambia) – The Nyambai Police are probing the suspicious death of a 28-year-old woman from Jalambang village, whose lifeless body was discovered in a well on the morning of Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Gambia Judiciary Validates Revised High Court Rules to Enhance Justice Delivery

Ebrima Bah December 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia ) – The Judiciary of The Gambia, under the leadership of Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow, has taken a significant step toward modernizing its judicial processes by validating the revised High Court rules. The validation, which took place on Tuesday, aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of justice delivery in the country, addressing bottlenecks in the legal system.

Police Debunk Child Kidnapping Allegations in Wellingara, Urge Public Calm

Awa Colley December 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has dispelled rumors of a child kidnapping incident in Wellingara involving a vehicle with registration number BJL 1912 E. In a statement released on Tuesday, the police addressed an audio recording circulating on WhatsApp that alleged a child had been abducted, placed in a bag, and transported in the mentioned vehicle.

The Dual Persona of Juan Branco, the Attorney for Ousmane Sonko, Accused of Rape and Cyberbullying

Frederic Tendeng December 16, 2024

In an investigation published on December 13, 2024, the French daily Libération unveiled allegations that have sent shockwaves through Paris’s legal community. Juan Branco, a 35-year-old lawyer renowned for his media presence and controversial stances, faces grave accusations of rape and sexual assault from four women, with incidents allegedly occurring between 2017 and 2021. The four women testified in a hearing held on Friday in Paris.

D15 Million in Damages – High Court Holds Police Accountable for Assault on Pa Modou Bojang

Jarai Jallow December 16, 2024

The High Court in Banjul has awarded journalist Pa Modou Bojang D15 million in damages and D200,000 in legal costs in a landmark ruling against the Inspector General of Police, the Minister of Interior, and the Attorney General.

Gambia Police Officers Trained on New Anti-Torture Law to Bolster Human Rights Protection

Awa Colley December 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force has taken a significant step toward promoting human rights and preventing torture with a two-day training on the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act 2023. Organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the program seeks to equip law enforcement personnel with the knowledge to prevent, investigate, and prosecute acts of torture, fostering a culture of accountability.

Gambian Women Challenge Gender Norms, Breaking Barriers in ‘Backway’ Migration

Frederic Tendeng December 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A study by researchers reveals Gambian women defying societal norms by ‘backway’ journeys to Europe, driven by economic struggles, ambition, and patriarchal resistance, in a male-dominated West African migration landscape.

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