The IOM office in Algeria has been accused of sidelining Gambian migrants in their repatriation program. Reports reaching JollofNews have intimated that Gambians were among thousands of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, who applied for voluntary return under IOM, last year. Reports indicated that thousands of nationals of other countries have[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gov’t Set For N/Jeshwang Demolitions Despite Impassioned Pleas & Prospect Of Homelessness
Despite the impassioned pleas from residents and risk of homelessness, the Gambia government said it will go ahead with its plan to bring down structures in New Jeshwang to give way for the construction of an OIC road there. Heavy equipment will be deployed in the area on 23 January[Read More…]
Anti-Crime Takes Crime Fighting Centre To Kotu
The crime fighting unit of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) is gradually decentralizing its operations centres to keep pace with the current crime trend. Despite registering some significant successes in the past few months in curbing violent crimes, GPF’s Anti-Crime unit is not apparently resting on its laurels as it[Read More…]