“Suffah” is the name of a particular raised platform in the Mosque of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam) in Medina. It used to be occupied by the poor Muslim muhajirin (Plural of muhajir-emigrant from Mecca to Medina) who are known as “Ashab-us-Suffah” (Men of Suffah). The number of these[Read More…]
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Gambia: Six Women Protesters Granted Bail
(JollofNews) – A magistrates court in the Gambia Thursday granted bail to six women who were arrested for taking part in anti-government protest. Isatou saidy, Lele Bojang, Sukai Dahaba, Kaddy Samateh, Fatoumatta Sarr and Amie Touray are charged with offences including rioting, unlawful assembly and inciting violence for demonstrating against[Read More…]
President Jammeh Accused Of Being A Threat To Gambia’s Peace
(JollofNews)- An opposition leader in the Gambia has accused President Yahya Jammeh of being a danger to the country’s peace and security. Mai Ahmad Fatty, leader of the Gambia Moral Congress party (GMC), said Mr Jammeh’s response to recent opposition protests and his relentless bellicose language foisted against the opposition provides additional[Read More…]