Democracy Watch Gambia (DWG) has expressed what it called ‘legitimate concerns’ about the respect for the rule of law and democratic virtues in the Gambia. The newly constituted civil society organisation whose primary objectives are, among other things, to participate in the dynamic process of preserving democracy and the rule[Read More…]
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Gambia: Ex-Prisons Boss In Police Net
(JollofNews) – A former head of Gambia’s prison service who was sacked last week has been arrested and detained by police. David Colley was picked up on Monday and is said to be helping police with their investigation into undisclosed matters. Mr Colley’s arrest is part of a crackdown by[Read More…]
Gambia: Single Mum Remanded In Prison For ‘Insulting’ President Barrow
(JollofNews) – A local magistrate in the Gambia has remanded a mother of several children at the notorious Mile Two Prisons who is accused of insulting the country’s new president, Adama Barrow. Fatou Badjie of Jabang village is charged with prohibition of conduct conducive to breach of peace. Although the[Read More…]
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