(JollofNews) – Two Gambian born naturalised US citizens who went missing while on a trip to the Gambia in 2013 have died in state custody, their families have confirmed. Alhagie Mamut Ceesay and Ebou Jobe are said to have been killed by security officers of the previous regime of President[Read More…]
Human Rights
Detained Gambian Woman Released By British Anti-Terror Police
(JollofNews) – A Gambian woman who was detained by British anti-terrorism police investigating Wednesday Afternoon’s terror attack in London has been released on bail. Rohey Hydara, 39, was released on Friday pending further inquiries. She was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Seven out of the 11 people who[Read More…]
Gambia: Justice Minister Rebukes Interior Minister Over ‘Hasty’ Arrest Of Ex-Spy Chiefs
(JollofNews) – Gambia’s Interior Minister, Mai Ahmad Fatty has been strongly criticised for hastily orchestrating the arrest and detention of former intelligence officials without building strong evidence or notifying the Ministry of Justice. Nine former senior intelligence officials were arrested and charged for the torture and murder of Solo Sandeng,[Read More…]

