(JollofNews) – It is lamentable that oppression is common in many parts of the world, particularly in Africa where it is the order of the day and condoned by many. This outrageous, provocative act takes various forms, such as harassment; humiliation; torture; arbitrary arrest; detention without trial; unlawful dismissal of[Read More…]
Author: Jollofnews
IMF Staff Concludes Visit To The Gambia
(JollofNews)- An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Ulrich Jacoby, visited The Gambia from February 16-22, 2017, to hold discussions with the new government, which came into office in early 2017. At the end of the visit, Mr. Jacoby issued the following statement: “Discussions centered around economic developments[Read More…]
CPJ Launches Emergencies Response Team To Prmote, Advance Journalist Safety
(JollofNews)- Much work remains to be done to improve journalists’ security in the face of unprecedented threats, including the spread of violent non-state actors, the shrinking rule of law, resurgent authoritarianism, and an industry shift toward reliance on freelancers, the Committee to Protect Journalists found in a report released Tuesday.[Read More…]
NEWS LIKE YOU, ON THE GO
