(JollofNews) – A former Gambian newspaper editor has called for the immediate and unconditionall release of a local journalists who was picked up a few days ago by police. Baboucarr Nani Sey, is currently detained at a local police station without charge. And as he continues to languish in detention,[Read More…]
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Gambia: Repeal The Archaic Official Secret Act And Free Lawyer Badjie!
(JollofNews) – The Official Secrets Act (OSA) of 1922 obstructs the participation of society as it shields information from the public by means of criminalizing whistleblowers and journalists who expose corruption and mismanagement to the media and public. By limiting the reporting of corruption to authorities, the Official Secrets Act[Read More…]
Gambia: Whistleblowers Should Never Be Prosecuted!
(JollofNews) – Democracy in the digital era and the threat to Privacy and Individual Freedoms highlights the need for democratic oversight and transparency. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in ensuring transparency and freedom of information. The Gambian people should Strongly recommend that the National Assembly, as part of their oversight[Read More…]