The Government of the Gambia Thursday approved an application made by the country’s Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat for a television licence. The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by Vice President Fatoumata Tambajang. During the meeting, ministers considered recommendation by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for the Ministry[Read More…]
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Barrow Urged To Uphold Pledge To Champion Media Freedom
According to the news website Front Page International and the secretary general of the Gambia Press Union, Saikou Jammeh, the court upheld provisions that punish statements likely to promote hatred among “different classes” and sedition relating to the country’s president and judicial processes and decisions. While a provision that criminalizes the spreading of[Read More…]
JollofNews Backs Bakary Badjie In Kanifing Municipality Mayoral Race
On 12th May 2018, thousands of Gambians from the age of 18 will again return to the polls to vote for mayors and chairpersons of the five administrative areas in the country. This election is different from the past elections. It will give voters the chance to hammer the final[Read More…]
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