(JollofNews) – A group of lawyers defending an opposition leader and his supporters who are remanded in prison for taking part in an ‘unauthorised’ protest against the regime of President Yahya Jammeh have filed a fresh application at the high court in Banjul to secure their release on bail. The[Read More…]
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Remanded Gambian Protesters Back In Court For Bail Plea
(JollofNews) – A group of lawyers defending an opposition leader and his supporters who were arrested over a week ago for taking part in an ‘unauthorised’ protest against the regime of President Yahya Jammeh will this afternoon return to the high court in Banjul to seek for their release on[Read More…]
‘Fugitive’ Gambian Journalist Declared Wanted
(JollofNews) – A detained Gambian journalist who fled the west African nation while receiving treatment at a state owned hospital has been declared wanted. Alagie Abdoulie Ceesay, managing editor of the private radio station, Teranga FM, allegedly escaped from the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul where he[Read More…]