Renowned Gambian civil society activist, Madi Jobarteh has paid tribute to the leadership of the pro-democracy movement, 3 Years Jotna, who were detained for several weeks for protesting against President Adama Barrow’s continuous stay in power. Writing on his Facebook page shortly after visiting the activists at the Mile Two[Read More…]
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Gambia: Pro-Democracy Activists Freed On Bail
(JollofNews) – Eight Gambian pro-democracy activists who were detained for protesting against President Adama Barrow’s decision to cling on to power in defiance of a key election pledge have been released on court bail. Abdou Njie, Ebrima Kitim Jarju, Sheriffo Sonko, Hagi Suwaneh, Fanta Mballow, Karim Touray, Yankuba Dabo and[Read More…]
Gambia: Opposition Leader Concerned At ‘Distorted’ Security Sector Reforms
An opposition leader in the Gambia has expressed concerns at the reincarnation of a pernicious policy in the country’s police force which conditions the promotion of officers based on their loyalty to the head of state. The government of President Adama Barrow ssupported by the United Nations and other partners[Read More…]
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