A source close to the Islamic cleric Ba-Kawsu Fofana has told JollofNews that the police have also accused the Imam of uttering words deemed sexually explicit. The Imam, according to our source, was told by the police at Banjulinding that he made some graphic sexual comment in one of his[Read More…]
Human Rights
India Probes Deaths In Gambia Linked To Indian-Made Cough Syrup
India is investigating the deaths of dozens of children in The Gambia that the World Health Organization (WHO) said may be linked to a cough syrup made in the South Asian nation, two people from India’s health ministry have told the Reuters news agency. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on[Read More…]
Paramilitary Deployed At Banjulinding As Ba-Kawsu Remains In Police Custody
The paramilitary have been deployed at Banjulinding police station as well-wishers of Imam Ba-Kawsu gathered there this morning, awaiting the news of the fate of the detained cleric. The baton-carrying officers have now dispersed the crowds but tension has been building. There was palpable fear in the air that the[Read More…]