(JollofNews) – A high court judge in Banjul is today expected to deliver a ruling in the case involving Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) and over a dozen of his supporters who are being tried for taking part in an ‘unathorised’ anti-government protest.[Read More…]
Human Rights
Activists To Discuss Gambia’s Worsening Rights Situation In Washington
(JollofNews) – The National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world, will Friday host a meeting in Washington DC to discuss concerns about the worsening human rights situation in the Gambia, particularly in the run-up to[Read More…]
Gambia: Jammeh Vows To Punish Detained Government Officials
(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia has threatened to unleash severe punishment on nine former senior government officials and a local businessman who are currently detained at Mile Two Prisons for corruption. Mr Jammeh said the detained officials were involved in serious corruption malpractices at the state-owned Gambia[Read More…]