Disband Paramilitary Groups; Investigate Abuses (JollofNews) – Gambia’s government commits serious human rights violations against perceived critics and political opponents, perpetuating a climate of fear and repression, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
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Gambian Named In CNN African Journalists’ Award Finalists
(JollofNews) – A Gambian journalist, Sheriff Bojang Jnr, who works at the Dakar-based West Africa Democracy Radio, has been named among the finalists of the prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2015 Competition.
Former President’s Son, Three Others Accused Of Stealing Over D8 Million
(JollofNews) – Ebrima Jawara, son of former Gambian leader, Sir Dawda Jawara has on Tuesday been indicted by prosecutors with three other senior officials of the West African nation’s agricultural department of stealing more than D8 million dalasis (USD $216,216.22) from the state.