About 200 Gambian migrants were reportedly stranded in Algeria as the Tunisian border authorities tightened entry restrictions. The migrants were reportedly turned back at the Tunisia border as they attempted to use that country as launchpad for the dangerous journey to Europe. Reports reaching JollofNews have been painting pictures of[Read More…]
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Gambia: An African Benidorm Ruled By A Tyrant
Yahya Jammeh, the Gambia’s overbearing president, is driving his people away (JollofNews) – A ticket to paradise comes very cheap in Gambia — as long as you’re headed in the right direction. Thomas Cook charges just £230 for the six-hour flight from Gatwick to West Africa, and in the cheaper[Read More…]
Gambia Mourns Popular Wrestler Drowned In Mediterranean
(JollofNews) – The Gambia’s sporting community Thursday mourned a popular young wrestler who drowned in the Mediterranean attempting to reach Italy, following the recent death of a top women’s footballer in similar circumstances. Ali Mbengu, 22, died last Friday when his boat capsized, his coach Pateh Nying told AFP, as[Read More…]
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