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NCP executives, announcing DrLamin Bolong Bojang's candidacy for the Gambia's December 1 Presidential election.

Gambia: “Revived” NCP Names Presidential Candidate

(JollofNews) – A former presidential candidate for the defunct  People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who once called for President Yahya Jammeh’s impeachment is announced as the presidential candidate for the National Convention Party (NCP) in the December 1 election. Dr Lamin Bolong Bojang’s candidacy was announced to journalists on Saturday in[Read More…]

Gambia opposition member who died in custody. Solo Sandeng with the megaphone with UDP protesters at Westfield Junction.

Gambia Admits Opposition Activist’s Death In Custody

(JollofNews) – A Gambian opposition activist who led April’s demonstration against the regime of President Yahya Jammeh died during enhanced interrogation by security officials, Saihou Omar Jeng, director of operations at the Gambia’s feared National Intelligence Agency reveals. Ebrima Solo Sandeng, organising secretary of the main opposition United Democratic Party[Read More…]

Abdoulie Gassama

Gambian ‘Marabout’ Jailed For Fraud In UK

(JollofNews) – A bogus Gambian faith healer who conned three women into giving him £150,000 by falsely claiming he had “black magic” powers to cure personal problems has been jailed for seven-and-half years. Abdoulie Gassama said he needed extra money for expensive rituals – including sacrificing crocodiles and cows. The[Read More…]

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