(JollofNews) – Authorities in the Gambia Wednesday ordered the closure of the country’s first newspaper, the Daily Observer. The newspaper which supports former President Yahya Jammeh and his APRC party, is accused of failing to pay millions of Dalasis in tax to the country’s revenue authority (GRA). According to sources, [Read More…]
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Senegal To Supply Gambia Electricity
(JollofNews) – The Government of the Gambia is negotiating a deal to source electricity supply from neighbouring Senegal, the country’s Interior minister has announced. Mai Ahmad Fatty said under the deal which is at an advanced stage, Senegal’s national electricity company, Senelec will power up Gambian communities that are currently[Read More…]
Building The New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: The Case Of Baboucarr Sey Is About Our Economic And Social Rights
(JollofNews)- The unlawful arrest and trumped up charges against Baboucarr Sey is a serious infringement of not only civil rights but also a direct threat to social and economic rights of Gambians. This case is reflective of the malpractices and the effect of the APRC Regime, which had almost totally[Read More…]