Sanna Manjang, a former member of the paramilitary Junglers unit that operated under ex-president Yahya Jammeh, has been arrested, the Gambia Armed Forces confirmed today. His detention marks a significant moment for victims who have waited years to see key suspects brought back into the reach of Gambian authorities. Manjang’s[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambians Decry Long Lines, Bribes & Delays In Passport Process
Applicants seeking passports at the Gambia Immigration Department on Wednesday voiced growing anger over what they describe as bribery, queue jumping and a system that favours those who can pay. Many stood in long lines under tight conditions while accusing some officers of taking money to fast-track applicants. Fatou Sumareh,[Read More…]
Gambia ‘Inundated’ By Falsified Tobacco Products
Smokers of some cigarette brands in The Gambia are no longer deriving the same passion and pleasure from their favourite brands as many shop shelves across the country are now stocked with counterfeited tobacco products, JollofNews can report. The flavour and texture of high-selling cigarette brands such as Bond Street[Read More…]
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