This is a detailed report by the Department of State for the Interior into the shooting of Deyda Hydara, managing editor of The Point Newspaper. The report is aimed at acquainting government and other interested parties with the outcome of the investigation so far. The report covers the outcome of[Read More…]
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Gambia Frees Ex-Ruler’s Hitmen
Several members of former President Yahya Jammeh’s hit squad who have revealed at the truth commission how they carried out several killings on the former president’s orders including the shooting and killing of Journalist Deyda Hydara of The Point Newspaper, suffocation of nine death row inmates with plastic bags, beheading[Read More…]
Authorities arrest Sidama Media Network workers in southern Ethiopia amid unrest
The Committee to Protect Journalists Friday called on authorities in Ethiopia to disclose the charges against three media workers from the Sidama Media Network or release them immediately, and to guarantee that journalists operating in southern Ethiopia can report freely. On the evening of July 18, security personnel in Hawassa,[Read More…]
Senegalese authorities arrest critical journalist Adama Gaye
Authorities in Senegal should immediately release and drop all charges against journalist Adama Gaye, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Gaye, an independent journalist and commentator who has contributed to Senegalese and international news agencies including Kapital Afrik, Jeune Afrique, France24, TV5Monde, and Al-Jazeera, was arrested on July 29[Read More…]
Murtala Touray: President Barrow’s Prioritisation Of State Security Will Only Entrench Culture Of Abuse And Police Brutality In Gambia
In less than three years in office, President Barrow has presided over the death of eight civilians in the hands of police with score of people injured and arrested for taking part in demonstrations. At this current rate of police brutality and the abuse of power, more civilians are at[Read More…]
Gambia’s Former Justice Minister Defended Execution Of Death Row Prisoners
(JollofNews) A former Gambian Attorney General and minister of Justice, Lamin Jobarteh, has justified the enforcement of the controversial death penalty by then APRC government of Yahya Jammeh. Nine death row prisoners including Dawda Bojang, Malang Sonko, Ex-Lieutenant Lamin Jarjou, Ex-SGT Alieu Bah, Ex-SGT Lamin F Jammeh, Tabara Samba, Buba yarboe,[Read More…]
Alagi Yorro Jallow: What To Learn From The Political Lives Of Sidia Jatta, Halifa Sallah And Sam Sarr (Part 1)
A favorite dictum of African politics is that a week is a long time in politics. It follows, then, that three decades is virtually an eternity. This is how long these notable political philosophers, Sidia Jatta, Halifa Sallah and Sam Sarr including some who may be better known for their[Read More…]
Justice Cherno Sulayman Jallow: Developing A New Constitution For The Gambia
I am pleased, once again on behalf of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), to welcome and engage with you, our media partners in the constitutional review process, to yet another dialogue where I update you – and through you the general Gambian populace – on the activities the CRC has[Read More…]
Executed Gambian Prisoner Was ‘Insane’
(JollofNews) One of the death row inmates executed in August 2012 on the orders of former President Yahya Jammeh was reported to be suffering from severe ‘mental problems’ and was once admitted at the Campama Psychiatric Unit in Banjul. Buba Yarboe, who was 27, and originated from Busumbala Village, was among[Read More…]
Gambians Implored To Offer Special Prayers For Rain
Muslims in the Gambia are being urged to perform special prayers for beneficial rain on Friday. The small West African country like in the previous year, is experiencing prolonged and abnormal cessation of rains across all regions which has delayed the planting operations of millet, rice, maize and sorghum crops, to[Read More…]
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