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Ousman Sonko’s Woes Persist as He Appeals Crimes Against Humanity Conviction in Switzerland

By Sanna Camara in Bellinzona Mr Ousman Sonko, who served as State Guards' Commander under Yahya Jammeh, as Inspector General of Police, and later as Interior Minister for a decade, now faces criminal accountability for crimes committed over 16 years—directly or indirectly. If you know anything...

Gambian Media and Civil Society Reject Government Plan to Register Journalists and Social Media Users

The Gambia’s leading media institutions, civil society organisations, and academic groups have roundly rejected a government proposal to require the registration of journalists, online media outlets, and even social media users. In a strongly worded resolution issued after an emergency meeting at the Gambia Press...
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Gambian Parliament Demands Criminal Probe and Reform After Explosive Janneh Commission Investigation Report

By Biran Gaye The National Assembly’s Special Select Committee on the Janneh Commission Asset Sales...

Alport Banjul Staff Halt Overtime Over Pay Dispute, Cite “Threatening” Letters

By Biran Gaye The Alport Banjul Staff Association, has declared an immediate stop to all...

National Assembly Commences Scrutiny of Food Security Cooperation Bill

The Gambia’s National Assembly has begun detailed consideration of the National Food Security Cooperation...

GNPC Tightens Controls After Fuel Sales, Verification Concerns

The Gambia National Petroleum Company (GNPC) has moved to strengthen operational controls and oversight...

PURA Faces Scrutiny Over Delayed Audit Reports, Promises Reform and Transparency

The Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) came under sharp scrutiny on Monday morning, 23...

Senegalese Commentator Arrested for Remarks about Student’s Death

Dakar, February 19, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to release...

Senegal Announces Decentralisation and Economic Reforms

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has unveiled a broad slate of reforms aimed...

Prominent Senegalese Politician Loses Parliamentary Immunity Over 31 Billion FCFA Fraud Allegations

Senegal’s National Assembly voted on Monday, February 16, to lift the parliamentary immunity of...

Gambia Assumes Leadership of African, Caribbean and Pacific States Organisation

The Gambia has assumed the presidency of the Council of Ministers and chairmanship of...

Tunisia National Guards Accused of Burning Migrant Tents

By Biran Gaye The Tunisian National Guards are reported to have set fire to makeshift...

Migrants Found in Mass Graves in Libya

At least 21 refugees and migrants from various African countries have been discovered in...

A Bus and Van Collision Along Farafenni-Bereto Road Kills 7

By Biran Gaye A road accident just outside Farafenni has left seven people dead, making...

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Ousman Sonko’s Woes Persist as He Appeals Crimes Against Humanity Conviction in Switzerland

By Sanna Camara in Bellinzona Mr Ousman Sonko, who served as State Guards' Commander under...

Gambian Media and Civil Society Reject Government Plan to Register Journalists and Social Media Users

The Gambia’s leading media institutions, civil society organisations, and academic groups have roundly rejected...

Attorney General Announces Appointment of Special Prosecutor for TRRC-Linked Crimes

BANJUL – The Attorney General and Minister of Justice announced on Wednesday, 8th April,...

Unrest in Brufut After Bojang Siblings’ Re-Arrest Ignites Protests

By Biran Gaye Unrest broke out in Brufut and parts of Serrekunda on Wednesday following...