Disband Paramilitary Groups; Investigate Abuses (JollofNews) – Gambia’s government commits serious human rights violations against perceived critics and political opponents, perpetuating a climate of fear and repression, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
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Former President’s Son, Three Others Accused Of Stealing Over D8 Million
(JollofNews) – Ebrima Jawara, son of former Gambian leader, Sir Dawda Jawara has on Tuesday been indicted by prosecutors with three other senior officials of the West African nation’s agricultural department of stealing more than D8 million dalasis (USD $216,216.22) from the state.
Ex—President Jawara’s Wife Convicted Of Fraud In UK
(JollofNews) – Lady Njaimeh Jawara, wife of a former President of Gambia, has been convicted of Housing Benefit and Council Tax fraud after continuing to claim support while visiting Africa.

