Senegal Signs Law Raising Same-Sex Relations Jail Term to 10 Years, Criminalises “Promotion”
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed a new law increasing the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations to 10…
Black Success in Portugal: Entrepreneurial Innovation and Political Leadership Redefine Opportunity
Written by: Yero S. Bah For decades, the public narrative concerning people of African descent in Europe has been unduly…
“This is a shame for The Gambia”: Lawyer Says Sukuta–Jabang Shooting Case Was Politicised, Claims Real Killers Identified
Written by: Seringe ST Touray Senior Counsel Lamin J. Darboe, lead defence lawyer for Ousainou Bojang and his sister, has…
European Union, Democracy International, and Ministry of Justice Launch “Nextgen Peacemakers” to Empower Youth as Agents of Change in The Gambia
BANJUL, THE GAMBIA —With the generous financial support of the European Union (EU), Democracy International (DI) is proud to announce…
State Moves to Block Release of Acquitted Bojang Siblings, Seeks Return to Custody
Written by: Seringe ST Touray The State has taken urgent legal steps to block the release of Ousainou Bojang and…
Africell Mobilises 300 Fans with Buses, Tickets for Gambia–Senegal Clash
Written by: Alieu Jallow Africell Gambia has mobilised support for the national team by hiring five buses to transport 300…
Darboe Calls for Constitutional Reform as Bojang Siblings Walk Free After Landmark Trial
Written by: Alieu Jallow After more than two years of intense legal proceedings, the High Court of The Gambia in…
Court Acquits Ousainou Bojang in Sukuta–Jabang Police Shooting Case, Cites Major Evidence Gaps
Written by: Mama A. Touray The High Court of The Gambia has acquitted Ousainou Bojang of murder in connection with…
Shock Arrest: Mouride Khassida Singer Ass Dione Linked to Expanding Pape Cheikh Diallo Investigation
A Senegalese religious singer, Ass Dione, has been arrested as part of the expanding investigation into television presenter Pape Cheikh…
Tears of Joy or Sorrow? Bojang Siblings Await Fate as Courtroom Holds Its Breath
Written by: Alieu Jallow A tense silence has gripped the High Court of The Gambia as a judge begins delivering…