An opposition leader in Gambia has said that the ‘surge’ in violent crime in the country has nothing to do with the expansive enjoyment of political freedom. Mai Ahmad Fatty of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) who previously served as minister of the Interior in President Barrow’s government said crime[Read More…]
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Gambia: Opposition MP Hit Back At Barrow’s Damp Squid Speech
An opposition member of parliament has described President Adama Barrow’s speech on the increasing crime rate in the country as a damp squid. Omar Ceesay, MP for Niamina East said many Gambians were looking forward to the president’s speech for reassurance, but his televised address did not have any convincing[Read More…]
UN calls for immediate release of Mali President Bah Ndaw
(BBC Africa) The UN mission in Mali has demanded an immediate release of President Bah Ndaw and PM Moctar Ouane, after reports that they were detained by soldiers. In a tweet (in French), the Minusma mission also called for “calm” in the impoverished West African nation. This come after reports[Read More…]
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