(JollofNews) – Exactly 22 years today, President Yahya Jammeh became leader of our small but blessed country when he and his fellow soldiers overthrew the government of Sir Dawda Jawara. President Jawara had over-stayed in power and there was euphoria in the streets of Banjul, Brikama, Serrekunda and even Futa[Read More…]
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Gambia: Opposition Leader, Supporters Convicted
(JollofNews) – A high court judge in the Gambia has convicted the leader of the country’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) and over a dozen members of his party for taking part in a street protest against the regime of President Yahya Jammeh. According to reports from Banjul, UDP[Read More…]
Gambia: Verdict Due In Detained Opposition Leader’s Case
(JollofNews) – A high court judge in Banjul is today expected to deliver a ruling in the case involving Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) and over a dozen of his supporters who are being tried for taking part in an ‘unathorised’ anti-government protest.[Read More…]