The legacy of Deyda Hydara is being kept alive as Gambian journalists revisited his struggle for freedom and democracy that may have cost him his life. Gambia Press Union (GPU) President, Muhammadu S. Bah, said Deyda Hydara and those who put their life on the line, deserve recognition, saying without[Read More…]
Year: 2022
So, Sainabou Mbye Is Free!
After giving it a semblance of seriousness for a brief moment, the Barrow government has now clearly indicated that it was not, in fact, serious about prosecuting those allegedly responsible for Baby Muhammed’s death. After few months of a seeming sham trial, Sainabou Mbye will now walk the streets of[Read More…]
Barrow Urges Gambian Youths To Take Lead In Safeguarding Peace & Security
During his opening statement at the 13th National Youth Conference and Festival in Banjul, President Barrow encouraged the youths to work together closely to guarantee prosperity and stability to ensure future generations lead comfortable lives in peace. “I acknowledge the strides taken by the National Youth Council to bring all[Read More…]
Trumpet Editor Commanded To Appear At High Court
The editor of The Trumpet newspaper has been commanded to appear at the Banjul High Court next month, JollofNews was informed. Editor Fabakary B. Ceesay was yesterday served with a writ to appear at the high court on 19 January at 10am to answer a suit brought against him by[Read More…]
Gambia Gov’t Rebuts Mayor Lowe; Maintains Position On KMC & BCC Project Financing
Contrary to the misrepresentation of facts on the funding modalities of the new headquarters, Town Halls and allied facilities of the Banjul City Council (BCC), The Gambia Government states categorically, that this particular development is an output of the Rural Infrastructure Development Project (RIDF) benefitting all the Municipalities and Area[Read More…]
Gambia Coach Named In Six-Man Shortlist For Vacant Black Stars Job
Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet has been shortlisted for the vacant Black Stars head coach position, according to a report by Asempa FM. The Ghana FA has begun the process to appoint a new head coach after Coach Otto Addo resigned from job during the World Cup. Addo announced his resignation[Read More…]
Guinea: Ex Constitutional Court President Sent To Jail
The former president of the Constitutional Court, the court that validated the third mandate for Alpha Conde has been sent to prison. On Thursday 15 December, the former president of the Constitutional Court, Mohamed Lamine Bangoura was charged by the Court of Repression of Economic and Financial Offences for “alleged[Read More…]
Dr. Abubakary Jawara Foundation Buoys Morale In URR NAYCONF Camp
Dr. Abubakary Jawara Foundation-Africa Charity- has lifted the spirits of the youth of the Upper River Region(URR) as they join their equivalents from other parts of The Gambia for the 2022 NAYCONF. 2022 NAYCONF will kick off today in the Gambian capital with sports activities and associated events on the[Read More…]
Gambia: Deyda’s Spirit Shall Never Die
On this day in 2004, the late Deyda Hydara marshalled the entire Point newspaper family to the base on No. 2 Garba Jahumpa Road in Fajara. It was the 13th anniversary of the founding of The Point newspaper and he made sure, unlike other days, that day was made special[Read More…]
Senegal Opposition MPs Detained For Assaulting Pregnant Lawmaker In Brawl
Senegal authorities on Thursday detained two opposition members of parliament for physically assaulting a pregnant colleague during a budget debate earlier this month, their lawyer said. A violent brawl broke out in the National Assembly on Dec. 1 when Massata Samb slapped Amy Ndiaye Gniby of the ruling Benno Bokk Yakaar coalition[Read More…]
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