(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…]
Politics
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…]
Gambia: Ex Newspaper Editor Writes To President Barrow Over Closure Of Radio Stations
Dear President Adama Barrow, Your election has raised high hopes of democratic change in The Gambia, and we would like to draw your attention to a recent arrest of media practitioners and journalists also the closure of two private radio stations. Mr.President, we are distressed to observe the continuation of[Read More…]
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