(JollofNews) – President Yahya Jammeh on Wednesday announced an immediate ban on child marriage during an Eid al-Fitr address. Speaking to Muslim elders after Eid prayers, he said there would be a minimum penalty of 20 years in jail for any man who marries a girl under 18. A girl’s[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia: Detained Opposition Leader Reveals Tough Prison Regime In Eid Message
(JollofNews) – Fellow citizens and friends of The Gambia, as Muslims in the country and those around the world celebrate Eidul Fitr today, I send you sincere greetings and profound appreciation on my humble behalf and that of my compatriots languishing in illegal detention as hostages of an unjust and[Read More…]
Gambian Remanded For Killing Kiwi Sex Worker
(JollofNews) – Authorities in New Zealand have charged and remanded a Gambian man accused of killing a 22-year-old sex worker in Christchurch, New Zealand. Sainey Marong, 32, who was living in the Christchurch suburb of Ilam, is said to have killed and set fire to Renee Duckmanton in May this[Read More…]
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