Gambiaj.com – Philippe Currat, the lawyer representing Gambia’s former interior minister, Ousman Sonko, who is on trial for crimes against humanity committed under the leadership of former president Yahya Jammeh, has requested the Federal Court of Bellinzona to acquit his client and award him US$1 million in compensation for wrongful detention.
On Wednesday, a tragic traffic accident in Jarra Bureng claimed the lives of six people, leaving several others seriously injured. The
Gambiaj.com – The Drug Enforcement Law Agency (DLEAG) in The Gambia has reported a series of arrests in recent days, targeting individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking. These arrests were made by various DLEAG stations across the country and have resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of illegal substances.
Gambiaj.com – Gun crimes are on the rise in The Gambia, with illegally smuggled guns entering the country through the Gambia Port, according to Binta Njie, the Public Relations Officer of the Gambia Police Force. During a joint press conference at the Ministry of Interior, Njie highlighted that the lack of equipment to detect such weapons has allowed them to enter undetected.
In Gambia, efforts are underway to establish an international court to prosecute crimes committed during the regime of former dictator Yahya
Gambiaj.com – Aniru Sanyang, a native of Bakau New Town, has been remanded at the State Central Prison (Mile 2) for causing the death of three Arezki road construction workers at Wullinkama Junction. Sanyang is charged with a rash or negligent act causing the death of Sulayman Camara, a Bissau Guinean, and two Senegalese nationals, Abdou Jobe and Assan Jobe.
Gambiaj.com – The case involving Arona Tine, accused of the murder of Fatoumata Kagbo, a staff member of HM Bureau Exchange de Chance, was adjourned to March 11, 2024. The case was brought before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh at the special criminal court after being moved from the magistrate court due to jurisdictional issues.
Gambiaj.com – Under the leadership of Imam Abdoulie Fatty and his Salafi group, Islamic organizations are urging lawmakers in the Banjul Parliament to lift the prohibition on female genital mutilation (FGM). The group argues that FGM is a religious practice that should be preserved and promoted, citing it as a fundamental aspect of their culture and identity.
Gambiaj.com – Lamin Fatty, the National Coordinator of the Child Protection Alliance, has criticized the government and the Inspector General of Police for failing to enforce the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). Fatty questioned the government’s stance as the National Assembly prepares to examine a private bill seeking to legalize FGM and repeal existing prohibitions.
Gambiaj.com – Over the past weekend, agents from the Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) in The Gambia have been on a relentless mission to crack down on drug trafficking and consumption. Their efforts have yielded significant results, with several arrests and the seizure of various illicit substances that are wreaking havoc in Gambian society.
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