Ansumana Manneh, Director General of the Gambia Prisons Services (JollofNews) – Gambia’s Prisons Director General Ansumana Manneh has been placed on administrative leave, pending “a full investigation into series of alleged jail breaks that have plagued the Prisons department.” A statement from the[Read More…]
Year: 2021
Gambia 2021: Senegalese Tycoon Gifts Vehicle To President Barrow
(JollofNews) – President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has admitted receiving a new Toyota SUV worth several thousand pounds from a Senegalese business tycoon. Mr Barrow who is currently seeking a second term was gifted the 4×4 Toyota by Kalilou Waggeh. The president has in recent weeks seen cruising around[Read More…]
Gambia: Late President Jawara’s Family In Legal Fight Over His Wealth
One of the wives and three children of former Gambia’s president, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, are suing one of his sons for their share of his wealth. Jawara who ruled the Gambia from 1965 to 1994, passed away on 27th August 2019 in Banjul at the age of 95, living[Read More…]