The United Democratic Party (UDP) has joined the chorus of condemnation regarding the arrest and criminal charges filed against Musa Sheriff, proprietor of The Voice Newspaper, and journalist Momodou Justice Darboe. In a strongly worded statement, the UDP criticized the charges as unfounded and reminiscent of past authoritarian practices in[Read More…]
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Senegal Releases Three Who Were Critical Of Authorities
Senegalese courts on Thursday released two journalists and an opposition candidate who had been summoned over comments challenging the prime minister and the police force, their lawyers said, as criticism of the government mounts. Journalist Cheikh Yerim Seck and Bougane Gueye Dany, who is standing in upcoming parliamentary elections, were[Read More…]
Gambia Boss Explains Adama Sidibeh’s International Snub
Adama Sidibeh, the St Johnstone striker, has been left out of the Gambia squad for their upcoming AFCON qualifying matches against Madagascar. The Scorpions’ manager, Jonathan McKinstry, cited Sidibeh’s recent lack of game time, due to a suspension from a double red card received in a match against Dundee United[Read More…]