(JollofNews) – An opposition leader in the Gambia who was arrested last Saturday for taking part in an ‘unauthorised’ protest against the regime of President Yahya Jammeh, was this afternoon charged in court and remanded in prison. Ousainou Darboe of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) and 18 party[Read More…]
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Gambia’s Ex-President Jawara Is Alive And Well
(JollofNews) Former Gambian president, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara is alive and kicking, your JollofNews can confirmed. Earlier this afternoon, the online Freedom Newspaper reported that the elder statesman has died, citing an unnamed source in Senegal. But this paper can confirmed that Mr Jawara, who will be 92 next month[Read More…]
Frankly Speaking With Andrew Mendy: Freedom Of Speech And The Press Is Crucial For Gambia’s Development
(JollofNews) – Freedom of expression should be one of the most important fundamental rights of every Gambian and the state should ensure that this right is not infringed upon. On the contrary, the state should ensure the atmosphere for this is available without any intimidation or interference. The right to[Read More…]
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