Isatou Jeng is facing charges for misappropriating D1,195,950 from various community groups in Tallinding, Gambia, under the pretense of purchasing foodstuffs for them, and has pleaded for mercy, promising to repay the funds if given the opportunity to work, with the case adjourned until December 2nd.
National Human Rights Commission chairman Emmanuel Joof stressed that true and lasting peace requires justice, equality, and dignity, urging young Gambians to actively promote peace as he reflected on The Gambia’s journey towards justice and stability since 2017.
The EU Election Follow-up Mission, led by Norbert Neuser, has urged Gambian authorities to accelerate electoral reforms, including the 2022 Elections Bill and 2024 Personal Data Protection Bill, emphasizing that these reforms, if enacted, could significantly enhance the 2026 presidential election’s integrity and credibility.
Africell’s $300 million bond issuance, with a $28 million investment from the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), marks a milestone for Africa’s capital markets, enhancing mobile connectivity and fostering investor confidence across Angola, the DRC, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone.
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh dismissed the ‘no case submission’ in the trial of Ousainou Bojang, charged with the murder of two police officers, and Amie Bojang, accused of aiding his escape, ruling that there is sufficient evidence for both to present their defense at the next hearing on November 4, 2024.
