Senegal’s jailed opposition leader announced Tuesday that he resumed hunger strike as an “act of solidarity” to his “courageous patriotic sisters.” The announcement comes at a time when a group of female prisoners tied to PASTEF have been on hunger strike over a week. They are denouncing ‘abusive detention conditions’[Read More…]
Politics
President Barrow Vows To Deal With ‘Troublemakers’
Gambia’s Adama Barrow has vowed to no longer entertain the ‘unfounded’ criticisms, attacks and insults being peddled by his opponents. “Enough is Enough!” he exclaimed while making it very clear that he will draw lines on the sand. Barrow made the pronouncement during a meeting held Sunday in Wassu, Central[Read More…]
Ousainou Darboe: “This Is Reminiscent Of The Jammeh Era”
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has likened the situation his party is currently facing to the horrible episodes of former Gambia’s longtime ruler. “This is an abuse of power!” he exclaimed during a press conference held at the party heaquarter in Manjaikunda, some 10 km[Read More…]