(JollofNews) – Scuffles have broken out on Monday afternoon in Banjul between security officers and supporters of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) protesting against the continuous detention of their party leader. A large crowd of opposition supporters had gathered outside the high court where the UDP leader, Ousainou Darboe[Read More…]
Politics
Anti-Jammeh Protest Continues In Gambia
(Jollofnews) – Protest over electoral reform which started in Westfield in April has spread to the Gambian capital, Banjul. Several people gathered at the High Court in Banjul on Wednesday where seven more United Democratic Party (UDP) members appeared on several charges. Protesters held banners that read: “We want democracy,[Read More…]
Gambia’s Opposition Demands Release Of Detained Members
(JollofNews) – The Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has called on the regime of President Yahya Jammeh to immediately release its leader and other party members. The party’s leader, Ousainou Darboe and over 20 of his supporters are currently remanded at the Mile Two prisons after they were[Read More…]