As Gambian girls increasingly turn to social media for inspiration, a mid-morning program on Radio Veritas has urged Gambian girls to look inward for their role models. Young people are now turning to the cyber space to draw inspiration from celebrities. Currently, there are not many Gambian men and women,[Read More…]
Tag: Human rights
Gambia: Ousman Sonko’s Lamin Rape Case On Radio Veritas
Ousman Sonko, one-time interior minister in the Jammeh dispensation, is still a talking point in The Gambia as his issue cropped up once again in an educative sexual and reproductive health program on Radio Veritas on Thursday. Almost ten years ago, Ousman Sonko raped an under-aged girl in his car[Read More…]
The Gambia Accused Of Identity Genocide Against People Of Senegal
A member of Senegal’s Parliament has rung the alarm bell over, what he believes, is a looming identity genocide against the Senegalese people living in communes along the Gambia-Senegal border. MP Omar Ceesay Souvane represents an area near the border but he suggested to Senegal’s Parliament that The Gambia is[Read More…]
Gambia: Thieves Ruin The Life Of A Jeweller
Thieves are being hunted down by the Police after they got away with more than D150,000 in jewelery. They broke into the shop to steal all the valuable items, leaving the shop owner in total disarray. “The incident happened last week on November 15, 2022. I received a call at[Read More…]
‘Gambian Community In UK In Shock Over Compatriots’ Suspected Murder’
The Gambian community in the UK has been devastated by news that three of their compatriots have tragically died following a fire at their flat in Fairisle Close, Clifton. The suspected arson occured on Sunday at 3:17am. The two children were pronounced dead on Sunday whilst their mother, who was[Read More…]
Gambians Among Migrants To Be Deported From Malta
Gambians are among illegal migrants currently detained in Malta,awaiting their removal from the country, JollofNews can report. The 44 migrants were arrested and detained by the Maltese police in weekend swoops, this medium has learnt. In raids conducted on Sunday in Gozo, the police arrested and placed under custody the[Read More…]
‘Nigerian Also Attempted To Rape The Lady At Money Exchange Outlet’
More details have emerged about Thursday’s attempted robbery at Harenge Lowe Bureau De Change as the Nigerian attacker was reported to have made an attempt to rape the lady-in-charge. Read more… According to sources, the assailant employed a knife in the botched operation to force the lady into submission. She[Read More…]
Nigerian Arrested For Attacking Harenge Lowe Bureau De Change
A Nigerian man has been arrested by some citizens of The Gambia after he allegedly launched an assault on Harenge Lowe Bureau De Change in the Senegambia area, JollofNews has gathered. According to sources, the Nigerian man entered the bureau and restrained the lady in charge by tying her up.[Read More…]
Man ‘Commits Suicide’ In Busumbala
A Busumbala man has reportedly taken his own life Thursday afternoon. Abdou Rahman Sillah killed himself at lunch time by suspending himself on a rope, sources reported. He was said to be a Gambian returnee from Libya and was mentally deranged.
Gambian Remanded In Malta For ‘Attacking’ Police Officers
A Gambian man, Bakary Fatty, has been remanded in custody in Malta on charges revolving around allegations of violently resisting arrest, JollofNews can report. Fatty was reportedly tasered in his cell after he allegedly attacked police officers at the Floriana lock-up. The 28-year-old Gambian was earlier this month moved to[Read More…]
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