Gambiaj.com – (THE HAGUE) – The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the October 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza, the court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan revealed on Monday.
Gambiaj.com – (LONDON) – The High Court in London has ruled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has the right to appeal in a final challenge against his extradition to the United States.
Gambiaj.com – (LAGOS) – After losing its prized Lagos beachside real estate to a controversial government plan for a coastal highway, Nigeria’s Landmark Africa is setting its sights on new opportunities in Nigeria and The Gambia. The company is planning to build two new beach properties in West Africa, according to CEO Paul Onwuanibe.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of The Gambia has conducted a three-day training for law enforcement officials focused on human rights, humanitarian law, and the handling of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance respect for human rights within the security sector.
Gambiaj.com – (TEHRAN) – A helicopter in the convoy of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in “an accident” on Sunday, state media reported, without specifying if the president was on board.
Gambia.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) launched the Women in Maritime for West
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Judiciary of The Gambia on Friday hosted its inaugural Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference, aimed at sharing experiences and best practices in ADR to address the backlog of cases in the Gambian courts and enhance access to justice. The event brought together stakeholders from various sectors of the judiciary to consult and collaborate on the effective implementation of ADR.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Ousman Jobarteh, Managing Director of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), has expressed regret for the unpleasant interruptions brought about by recent ferry malfunctions on the vital Banjul-Barra crossing. Jobarteh announced efforts to increase ferry efficiency and reliability and guaranteed that the Kunta Kinte ferry will be operational again in two weeks.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In an exclusive interview with the Gambia Journal’s reporter Mustapha Jarju, Demba Ali Jawo, a journalist and former Minister of Information, shares his insights on the legacy of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, the first President of the Republic of The Gambia. Jau, who was part of a team assisting Jawara with his memoirs, reminisces about the late president’s humility, his interactions with the public, and the challenges he faced post-presidency.
Gambiaj.com – (BUNDUNG) – The Opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has launched a legal battle against all sitting governors appointed by President Barrow across the country. UDP members assert that these appointments violate the Local Government Act, specifically citing section 123(1) which states: “There shall be an Area Administrator for each Local Government Area who shall be a senior civil servant appointed by the President.”