The tragic electrocution incident in Kerr Galo, North Bank Region of The Gambia, has left the community in profound grief following the loss of seven electricians. The workers were replacing aging electric poles when one of the poles reportedly collapsed onto live wires, causing the fatal accident. Initial reports suggested[Read More…]
Human Rights
The Voice Editor-In-Chief, Journalist Arraigned
Musa Sheriff, editor-in-chief of The Voice, and deputy editor-in-chief Momodou Justice Darboe were arraigned at the Kanifing magistrates’ court, presided over by Magistrate Mben Faal, on charges of false publication and broadcasting. The indictment alleges that on September 23, the journalists published a story claiming President Barrow had selected Muhammed[Read More…]
UDP Condemns Arrests & Charges Against The Voice Reporter, Editor-In-Chief
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has joined the chorus of condemnation regarding the arrest and criminal charges filed against Musa Sheriff, proprietor of The Voice Newspaper, and journalist Momodou Justice Darboe. In a strongly worded statement, the UDP criticized the charges as unfounded and reminiscent of past authoritarian practices in[Read More…]