2024 Archives

03
May

ICC demands end to threats against court amid Gaza war probe

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Statement released after Israeli and US officials rebuke the court for possible arrest warrants over Gaza war. The prosecutor’s office at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has appealed for an end to what it calls intimidation of its staff, saying such threats could constitute an offence against the “administration of justice” by the world’s permanent […]

30
Apr

Sir Dawda Jawara and the OIC Summit

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The Gambia has played a crucial role in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), advocating for peace, tolerance, human rights, and a world free from racism and war. The former Gambian president, Sir Dawda, was instrumental in promoting these basic principles and values. Due to his advocacy, the OIC adopted the Mecca Declaration in 1981, […]

28
Apr

A call for Government Policy, Legislation on Memorialisation of Jammeh Victims

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By Sanna Camara A public lecture convened by the Women Association for Victims Empowerment (WAVE), in partnership with African Center for Legal Research and Training, and the Ministry of Justice has made a strong recommendation for a government policy that will guide the memorialisation of victims of the human rights violations under the 22 years […]

25
Apr

KAIRACLO says they’re not activists: Gambia has many activism CSOs on Environment

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By Sanna Camara At a press conference convened today, the Chairman and board of trustees of the Kairaba Conservation and Leadership Organization, (KairaCLO) said their work is not focusing on activism; rather, they will direct their efforts at strengthening existing legal frameworks to improve and Consolidate the implementation of various environmental, ecological and conservation regulations […]

21
Apr

EXTRADITING OUSMAN SONKO OFF THE TABLE As Court sets date for judgement

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By Sanna Camara The Minister of Justice of The Gambia, Mr Dawda Jallow has confirmed that The Gambia government is in touch with the Swiss authorities over the matter of Ousman Sonko. However, he clarified that no extradition request has been put forward by the Gambia for the former Minister to be returned to Gambia. […]

18
Mar

Until then, we will continue to report

mmglobalnews / 9 months
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As a student, Sanna Camara fled from the shots fired by the Gambian police. Now the journalist has followed the court proceedings against former Interior Minister Ousman Sonko in Bellinzona – as closely as he could. This is his view of the trial. By Sanna Camara (text) and Timo Kollbrunner (translation), 15.03.2024 When the president […]

17
Mar

US man suspected of killing three in Pennsylvania arrested in New Jersey

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An ‘extremely dangerous’ suspect, Andre Gordon, has been taken into custody in New Jersey following an hours-long standoff. A suspect has been taken into custody in New Jersey after allegedly shooting dead three family members, authorities have said, following an hours-long effort to detain him. Andre Gordon, 26, “surrendered peacefully”, Trenton Police Department spokeswoman Lisette […]

16
Mar

US prosecutors investigating Meta for role in illicit drug sales, WSJ says

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The Wall Street Journal report also says the Food and Drug Administration is helping to investigate the Facebook owner. US prosecutors in Virginia are probing whether Facebook-parent Meta’s social media platforms facilitated and profited from the illegal sale of drugs, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Citing documents and people familiar with the matter, the […]

16
Mar

‘Everybody’s fight’: Palestinians hail the sacrifice of Corrie, Bushnell

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People of colour cite a tradition of white allies risking everything to help them. By Benay Blend Published On 16 Mar 202416 Mar 2024 Twenty-one years ago today, an Israeli soldier drove an 80,000-pound (26,287kg) bulldozer over a 23-year-old woman from Olympia, Washington. Her name was Rachel Corrie, and she was part of an international team […]

15
Mar

Al-Shabab fighters killed as overnight siege of Mogadishu hotel ends

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Storming of hotel near Somalia’s presidential palace highlights resilience of the al-Qaeda affiliate. 15 Mar 2024 | Updated: 15 hours ago A 13-hour siege of a popular hotel near government buildings in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, has ended after the al-Shabab fighters who had taken control of the building were killed by security forces. “All the […]