According to the news website Front Page International and the secretary general of the Gambia Press Union, Saikou Jammeh, the court upheld provisions that punish statements likely to promote hatred among “different classes” and sedition relating to the country’s president and judicial processes and decisions. While a provision that criminalizes the spreading of[Read More…]
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JollofNews Backs Bakary Badjie In Kanifing Municipality Mayoral Race
On 12th May 2018, thousands of Gambians from the age of 18 will again return to the polls to vote for mayors and chairpersons of the five administrative areas in the country. This election is different from the past elections. It will give voters the chance to hammer the final[Read More…]
CPJ Joins Call For Tanzanian Government To Respect Human Rights
CPJ, along with 64 other non-governmental organizations, today wrote to Tanzanian President John Magufuli to express concern about a worrying decline in the respect of human rights, including freedom of expression. In recent months, Tanzania has implemented laws that undermine freedom of speech online, restrictions on peaceful protests, and closed[Read More…]
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