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Police Debunk Child Kidnapping Allegations in Wellingara, Urge Public Calm

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.

ECOWAS Stresses Urgency of Economic Reforms and Infrastructure Development for ECO Single Currency Rollout

December 17, 2024

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.

DR Congo, Rwanda Peace Talks in Angola Cancelled After Hitting ‘Deadlock’

December 17, 2024

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.

Judge Upholds Trump’s Hush Money Conviction Despite Immunity Argument; Case’s Future Remains Uncertain

December 17, 2024

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.

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

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.

Yahya Jammeh’s Extradition: ECOWAS Special Tribunal’s Decision to Put Equatorial Guinea Under More Pressure

December 16, 2024

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.

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

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.

The Point Newspaper is 33, Calls for Justice for Deyda Hydara

December 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Banjul, The Gambia) – The Point newspaper, a stalwart of independent journalism in The Gambia, celebrates its 33rd anniversary today. However, this milestone is tinged with sadness as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of the murder of Deyda Hydara, the paper’s co-founder and a champion of press freedom, whose killers remain unpunished.

ECOWAS Approves Special Tribunal to Prosecute Crimes Committed Under Yahya Jammeh

December 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – In a historic move, the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government has approved the establishment of the Special Tribunal for The Gambia, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at prosecuting perpetrators of gross human rights violations committed between July 1994 and January 2017. This decision was finalized at the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority held in Abuja on December 15, 2024.

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

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.

Recent News

Police Debunk Child Kidnapping Allegations in Wellingara, Urge Public Calm

ECOWAS Stresses Urgency of Economic Reforms and Infrastructure Development for ECO Single Currency Rollout

DR Congo, Rwanda Peace Talks in Angola Cancelled After Hitting ‘Deadlock’

Judge Upholds Trump’s Hush Money Conviction Despite Immunity Argument; Case’s Future Remains Uncertain

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

Yahya Jammeh’s Extradition: ECOWAS Special Tribunal’s Decision to Put Equatorial Guinea Under More Pressure

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

The Point Newspaper is 33, Calls for Justice for Deyda Hydara

ECOWAS Approves Special Tribunal to Prosecute Crimes Committed Under Yahya Jammeh

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

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