(JollofNews) – In December this year, thousands of Gambians will be voting in the country’s presidential elections, which the incumbent Yahya Jammeh will be contesting for a fifth term. Jammeh, a former officer of the Gambian army, came to power in military coup in July 1994 and is governing the[Read More…]
Opinion
2015 Was A Difficult Year For Gambia
(JollofNews)- My fellow Gambians, my name is Omar Amadou Jallow. I am the interim secretary general of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP). On behalf of the PPP, I wish to take this occasion to wish each and every one of you, and your families, a happy, healthy, prosperous 2016.
Deyda Hydara: Eleven Years On And Still Waiting For Justice
(JollofNews) – It is 11 years since the assassination of prominent Gambian journalist Deyda Hydara, and all those who care for justice are still waiting for the Gambian authorities to take up their responsibilities and launch a thorough investigation into his killing.