(JollofNews) – The United Democratic Party (UDP) will Friday commemorate the first anniversary of the arrest and murder of its organising secretary, Ebrima Solong Sandeng, by Gambian security officers. Mr Sandeng died on 15th April 2016 less than 24 hours after he was arrested with a dozen other activists for[Read More…]
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Gambia’s President Barrow Sets Out Key Development Priorities
(JollofNews) – President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has used his first cabinet meeting to set out his key development priorities for the country. The president who succeeded former long-term ruler, Yahya Jammeh in January, said expectations are high on his regime and it will urgently embark on a transformative[Read More…]
Gambia’s Petroleum Minister Sworn-in
(JollofNews) – Gambia’s newly appointed minister of Petroleum and Energy, Fafa Sanyang, Thursday took his oath of office and secrecy at State House, Banjul. Mr Sanyang who previously served as commissioner of Petroleum, expressed gratitude to President Adama Barrow for approval of his appointment. He acknowledged that it is a[Read More…]