Renowned Gambian civil society activist, Madi Jobarteh has paid tribute to the leadership of the pro-democracy movement, 3 Years Jotna, who were detained for several weeks for protesting against President Adama Barrow’s continuous stay in power. Writing on his Facebook page shortly after visiting the activists at the Mile Two[Read More…]
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Gambia: Pro-Democracy Activists Freed On Bail
(JollofNews) – Eight Gambian pro-democracy activists who were detained for protesting against President Adama Barrow’s decision to cling on to power in defiance of a key election pledge have been released on court bail. Abdou Njie, Ebrima Kitim Jarju, Sheriffo Sonko, Hagi Suwaneh, Fanta Mballow, Karim Touray, Yankuba Dabo and[Read More…]
Wanted Gambian Gunman Arrested
A Gambian man who has been on the run for almost a year for shooting dead one man and injuring another man during a communal clash has been detained by police. Buba Drammeh of Berending was arrested by officers of the Gambia Police Anti Crime Unit during a weekend operation.[Read More…]
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