(JollofNews) – The daughter of a Gambian opposition activist who was arrested and murdered by security officers for leading a peaceful anti-government protest in April has lavished praise on her father for his patriotism and standing up to his political beliefs. PhaateMah Sandeng described her dad, Ebrima Solo Sandeng, as[Read More…]
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Gambia: Lawyer Darboe Hits Back At President Jammeh
(JollofNews) – A former leader of the Gambia’s opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, has hit back at President Yahya Jammeh accusing him of being economical with the truth. Mr Jammeh during a meeting with members of the African Bar Association last Wednesday, accused Mr Darboe of being[Read More…]
Gambia: Jailed Opposition Members Freed
(JollofNews) – Authorities in the Gambia have on Monday freed the leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) and his supporters who were imprisoned for taking part in an ‘unauthorised’ anti-government protest. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe and 18 of his supporters namely; Ousainou Darboe, Femi Peters, Lamin Dibba, Kemesseng Jammeh,[Read More…]