(JollofNews)- On July 14 a public statement appeared on Pres. Barrow’s Facebook page entitled ‘Democracy cannot celebrate Autocracy’, part of which says, “While my government promotes media freedom, we would urge the media to take responsibility in publishing and disseminating information by any individual, group or party that is clearly[Read More…]
Year: 2017
Barrow Condemns Bid To Mark Jammeh’s Coup Anniversary
(JollofNews) – President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has strongly condemned plans by supporters of the opposition APRC party to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the military coup that brought former longterm ruler Yahya Jammeh to power. Mr Jammeh came to power in a military coup on 22 July 1994[Read More…]
Building The New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: My Concern With the Police Press Statement About July 22
(JollofNews)- There is no doubt that 22 July 1994 was the beginning of a despicable period when misery and carnage descended on the Gambia to last for 22 long years of blood and tears. The July 22 Coup was a tragedy of unlimited proportions that shackled a people to slavery[Read More…]