(JollofNews) – The United States government has urged Gambia to immediately release opposition figures who were arrested earlier this year after a second detainee died in custody on Aug. 20. The State Department said on its website it was “deeply concerned” by the death of Ibrima Solo Krummah, an official[Read More…]
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WhatsApp Not Blocked In Gambia
(JollofNews) – Contrary to rumours, authorities in the Gambia have not blocked the popular WhatsApp Messenger, which enables people in the West African country to exchange messages with their friends and family without having to pay for SMS. On Wednesday, some Gambian activists reported that the messenger which enables users[Read More…]
Gambia’s Captain Omar Colley Joins Genk
(JollofNews) – Gambia captain Omar Colley decides to move to Belgian club Genk rather than to Spain or Germany in order to get more playing time. The 23-year-old has signed from Swedish side Djurgarden on a three-year deal for around US$2,25 million. Colley also had offers from Spain’s Espanyol and[Read More…]