Human Rights

FATWA On Female Circumcision

Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the most noble of the prophets and messengers, Muhammad bin Abdullah, and his household, companions, and those who follow his footsteps. The Fatwa and Moon Sighting Committee of the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council is pleased to[Read More…]

Gambians Spar Over Anti-FGM Law

As some parliamentarians are pushing ahead with plans to repeal the legislation banning female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM), women’s rights activist Sainabou Drammeh called on Gambian authorities to stick to engagements they endorsed at local and international levels. Struggling to contain her emotions, women’s rights campaigner Sainabou Drammeh told JollofNews she[Read More…]

TikTok Influencer Bakary Mankajang Charged 

TikTok Influencer Bakary Mankajang has been slammed with interfering with witnesses charges after days in police custody. Mr. Mankajang was summoned by Gambian police for questioning following a video he posted on the social platform, putting the spotlight on the neighbouring Senegalese village of Jululung. It could be recalled that[Read More…]

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