(Jollofnews) – Protest over electoral reform which started in Westfield in April has spread to the Gambian capital, Banjul. Several people gathered at the High Court in Banjul on Wednesday where seven more United Democratic Party (UDP) members appeared on several charges. Protesters held banners that read: “We want democracy,[Read More…]
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Detained Gambian Opposition Members Slapped With More Charges
(JollofNews) – State prosecutors in the Gambia have today slapped 19 detained supporters of the United Democratic Party (UDP) with another charged of criminal offence. The UDP supporters who were arrested for taking part in two days of rare anti-government protest, are accused of conspiring to commit felony contrary to the[Read More…]
Gambia Hosts Fourth FRITAC West 2 Meeting
(JollofNews) – The African Regional Technical Assistance Centre (AFRITAC West 2) Tuesday held its fourth steering committee meeting in the Gambia to assess the centre’s operations over the past year and discuss next year’s plans. The centre is a collaborative effort between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and several bilateral[Read More…]
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