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By: Nicholas Bass Environment minister Rohey John Manyang has filed a D50M lawsuit against Kebba Ansu Manneh of The Alkamba Times. The civil suit is scheduled for hearing at the High Court in Banjul on 12 November 2024, at 10:30 am. The suit followed the publication on 19 June 2024, on The Alkamba Times about the minister’s involvement in shady timber deals. The story was captioned: “Environment Minister, Former LRR Governor Accused of Involveme…

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Environment Minister Files D50M Lawsuit Against Journalist Kebba Ansu Manneh

By Kebba AF Touray The Gambia’s Justice Minister, Dawda Jallow has said that persecution on the grounds of political opinion contributes to widespread instability on the African continent. Minister Jallow said this while delivering a keynote address at the opening of the NGO forum on their participation in the upcoming 81st Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, organized by the African Center for Democracy and Human Rig…

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[Opinion] Justice Minister Says Political Persecution Contributes to Widespread Instability – Foroyaa Newspaper

CFJ participates in event on the nomination of leaders of human rights mechanisms in Africa on the sidelines of the 2024 NGO Forum The Committee for Justice (CFJ) is participating in an event on the sidelines of the 2024 NGO Forum titled "The Participation of African Rights Holders in the Nomination and Selection Process of Leaders of Human Rights Mechanisms in Africa." The event is scheduled to take place on October 15, 2024, in Banjul, The Gamb

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By Bruce Asemota Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court yesterday ruled that Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang suspect and alleged accessory in the killing last year of two police officers have a case to answer, rejecting their motion for a no case to answer. In his declaration, Justice Jaiteh further disclosed that both counsels Lamin J.Darboe and Lamin Mboge representing the two accused persons respectively, submitted that the prosecution faile…

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COURT RULES CASE OF PIU SHOOTING SUSPECTS MUST GO ON – The Standard Newspaper

By: Dawda M. Jallow Mam Samba Barry and Pa Malick Sambou were on Tuesday arraigned at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court on allegation of conspiracy to commit a felony and stealing. The duo is alleged to have conspired amongst themselves in March of 2013 to steal 698 empty gas bottles valued at D849, 050. The properties allegedly belonged to one Sheikh AmhedTijan Ndongo. Mam Samba and Pa Malick were also alleged to have wilfullyand unlawfully damag…

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The visit was also designed to enable The Gambian team to learn from the challenges encountered as well as lesson learned during the procurement process. The delegation comprised officials of Ministries of Transport, Finance, Trade, Public Service, the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority and National Road Authority. This initiative is part of government’s vision to re-brand Destination Gambia into a sub-regional transport hub. To this end, governmen…

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Gambia, Cape Verde discuss trade, cooperation strategies

Addressing the NGO’s Forum on the sidelines of the 81st Ordinary Session of ACHPR as keynote speaker, Justice Minister Jallow said The Gambia, in line with its broader reform agenda to transition from dictatorship to democracy, has made significant legislative strides. “For the first time, The Gambia has enacted the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act 2023, effectively domesticating the Torture Convention and criminalizing acts of torture,…

Minister expresses Gambia's commitment to Special Tribunal to prosecute int'l crimes

By Kebba AF Touray The African Center for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) has commenced a three-day forum for non-governmental organizations (NGOs).  The forum is to engage NGOs on their participation in the forthcoming 81st Ordinary Session of the ACHPR, slated to commence from Thursday, 17 October to 6 November 2024, in the Gambian capital Banjul. Being held ahead of the 81st Ordinary Session of the ACHPR, the forum aims to foster …

ACHPR Trains NGOs ahead of Upcoming 81st Ordinary Session   – Foroyaa Newspaper

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Muhammad (sa): The Great Exemplar – The Standard Newspaper

The European Union (EU)-funded e-RIGHTS Project partners — Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France), CITAD, and Spaces for Change, held a panel session titled “Amplifying Voices: The Role of the ACHPR in Advancing Digital Rights in Nigeria and Africa” at the Forum for the Participation of NGOs in the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) in Banjul, The Gambia, on 15th October 2024. The panel brou…

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E-RIGHTS Project Partners Urge Stronger Protections At ACHPR In Banjul As Internet Shutdowns And Digital Rights Violations Rise Across Africa. – The Standard Newspaper

The Gambia’s chances to qualify for a third Afcon may be in its own hands but it is hanging a very thin thread.  To navigate out of this precarious situation the team will have to at least win one and draw the other of the two matches remaining-against Comoros on November 11, and Tunisia on November 19. The match against Comoros which many are hoping will be played at home, will be the all-important indicator and nothing short of a win can help …

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