(JollofNews) –The Supreme Court of the Gambia will Monday hear a legal challenge by the Gambia Press Union (GPU) to the Amended Criminal Code 2004, which imposes mandatory prison sentences for media owners and journalists who criticise the president and government officials.
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Wanted Former Gambian Minister Laughs At Arrest Warrant
(JollofNews) – A former Gambian Information minister who is wanted in the Gambia for treason has laughed at recent attempts by the Jammeh regime to extradite him to Banjul.
Gambian Killed In Angola During Police Pursuit
(JollofNews) – A Gambian man trying to escape from police pursuit died after being hit by a car in Luanda, Angola. Mohammed Zeinab Drammeh, 40, was running along the road in Hon Zeyanda, Luanda when he was struck by a car on Wednesday evening.He was alleged to have been stopped[Read More…]