The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) had been in the news in the past few days, accused of involvement in alleged financial impropriety. This is certainly not doing any good to Commission’s reputation and credibility, which had been under the radar for quite a while now. Obviously, the IEC needs serious[Read More…]
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The Voice Editor-In-Chief, Journalist Arraigned
Musa Sheriff, editor-in-chief of The Voice, and deputy editor-in-chief Momodou Justice Darboe were arraigned at the Kanifing magistrates’ court, presided over by Magistrate Mben Faal, on charges of false publication and broadcasting. The indictment alleges that on September 23, the journalists published a story claiming President Barrow had selected Muhammed[Read More…]
UDP Requests Police Permission To Welcome Darboe
Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has been required to obtain a police permit to organise a welcome event for its leader, Ousainou Darboe, who is expected to return from the USA. Gambian police have stipulated that UDP supporters must secure this permit before gathering to welcome Darboe at[Read More…]