Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The media landscape in Senegal is embroiled in controversy as the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital (MCTN) faces growing opposition from within its own ranks and from the National Audiovisual Regulatory Council (CNRA) over its media regulation policy.
Gambiaj.com – (WASHINGTON, D.C) – The United States has welcomed the establishment of a Special Tribunal for The Gambia, hailing it as a landmark decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government. U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller praised the move as a courageous step by The Gambia toward addressing its past and securing a democratic future.
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.
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 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has underscored the need for accelerated economic reforms and infrastructure development to lay the foundation for the successful launch of the ECO single currency.
Gambiaj.com – (LUANDA, Angola) – The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo were to meet this Sunday in Angola for a fresh round of talks aimed at ending the conflict in the DRC’s troubled east. But the talks almost immediately hit a ‘deadlock’, according to the representative of the DRC.
Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK, United States) – Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan on Monday denied a motion to overturn President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in the hush money case, despite arguments invoking a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The decision marks a pivotal moment in the historic case against the first former president to be convicted of a felony.
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.
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.
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.
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