(JollofNews) – An opposition leader in the Gambia has accused President Yahya Jammeh of authorising the brutal crackdown on opposition supporters protesting against his regime. Omar Amadou Jallow of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) said the right to peaceful is guaranteed by the constitution of the Gambia and President Yahya[Read More…]
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Jamaican Reggae Star Dedicates Song To Gambia’s Jammeh
(JollofNews) – A Jamaican reggae star has dedicated his latest song, Yahya Jammeh, to the president of the Gambia. Warrior King (born Mark Dyer) whose best known hits include Virtuous Woman, Hold Da Faith and Wanna Give You Love, said he was inspired to write the song after visiting the[Read More…]
UN Urges Gambia To Release Detained Protesters
(JollofNews) – Expressing deep concern about the situation of dozens of protesters who were arrested during a peaceful rally on 14 and 16 April in the Gambian capital of Banjul, the United Nations human rights arm today urged the Government to release all those who have been detained for simply[Read More…]