(JollofNews) An unknown number of detainees currently on trial for protesting against Gambia’s bad electoral laws were Tuesday night moved from the Mile II Prison to an unknown location, said the United Democratic Party (UDP). The party said: “We can confirm that by around 1:30 GMT, state security personnel from[Read More…]
Year: 2016
Frankly Speaking With Andrew Mendy: Why Gambia Should Return To The Commonwealth
(JollofNews) – The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 53 independent and equal sovereign states. It includes some of the world’s largest, smallest, richest and poorest countries. Member countries are supported by an active network of more than 80 inter-governmental, civil society, cultural and professional organisations. The Commonwealth has no constitution[Read More…]
Gambia: Police Defends Handling Of Opposition Protesters
(JollofNews) – A senior police officer in the Gambia has defended their handling of April’s opposition protest against the government of President Yahya Jammeh. Chief Inspector Ebrima Camara of the Kanifing Police Intervention Unit (PIU) said teargas was fired at members of the opposition United Democratic Party (UD) after they[Read More…]
NEWS LIKE YOU, ON THE GO
