(JollofNews) – An opposition leader in the Gambia who was arrested last Saturday for taking part in an ‘unauthorised’ protest against the regime of President Yahya Jammeh, was this afternoon charged in court and remanded in prison. Ousainou Darboe of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) and 18 party[Read More…]
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Gambia’s Ex-President Jawara Is Alive And Well
(JollofNews) Former Gambian president, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara is alive and kicking, your JollofNews can confirmed. Earlier this afternoon, the online Freedom Newspaper reported that the elder statesman has died, citing an unnamed source in Senegal. But this paper can confirmed that Mr Jawara, who will be 92 next month[Read More…]
Gambia: Over 15 Detained Opposition Supporters Released
(Jollofnews) Authorities in the Gambia have released over 15 supporters of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) who were arrested last Thursday and Saturday. The names of those released have not been disclosed to the media, but it is believed that they are non-executive members of the party who[Read More…]
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