A prominent Gambian human rights activist, Fatou Jagne-Senghor, the West Africa Director of Article 19, a London-based pro-freedom of expression organization, is this year’s winner of the prestigious West African Shield Award for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in West Africa. The African Human Rights Defenders[Read More…]
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Gambia: Update: Thousands Gather In Brikama For Barrow’s Visit
Thousands of Gambians are lining the streets of Brikama, capital of West Coast Region, to welcome President Adama Barrow, who will address a mass political rally. The meeting is organised by the president’s loyalist in the region, who will use the event to renew their support to his government and[Read More…]
Gambian Driver Remanded Over Fatal Crash
A magistrates’ court in the Gambia Wednesday remanded the driver of a van involved in last week’s fatal collision in the West Coast Region of the country. Musa Gibba, 26, of Bajagharr village, is accused of driving the vehicle in a rash or negligent manner and causing the deaths and[Read More…]
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