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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Nordic nation closed all border crossings with Finland last year after registering a surge in asylum seekers. Finland plans to adopt temporary legislation that will allow its border authorities to block asylum seekers seeking to enter its territory from Russia, the government has said. Finland closed all crossings on its 1,340km (830-mile) border with Russia late […]
