Washington Imposes Visa Ban on Gambian Officials
The United States on Monday said its Banjul Embassy has discontinued issuing visas to Gambian government officials, employees of entities associated with the government, and […]
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Gambia: Jammeh Appoints Coup Plotter as Interior Minister
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh on Monday appointed Momodou Alieu Bah, a former coup plotter, as Interior Minister after sacking Ousman Sonko who had served in […]
Gambia’s Main Opposition Party Names Presidential Candidate
A women’s rights activist and real estate’s mogul in Gambia will face Gambia’s long-time leader Yahya Jammeh in December, during the country’s presidential election, it […]
Gambian Opposition Member Dies in Jail – Party
Solo Krummah, a member of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) in Gambia, died while in custody, the party announced on Monday. According to the […]
Gambia: Opposition Leader Sentenced to Jail
Ousainou Darboe, leader of the main opposition party, United Democratic Party (UDP) and 17 others were sentenced on Wednesday by the High Court in Banjul […]
Gambia Must End ‘Brutal Crackdown’ – Amnesty Int’l
Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Gambian authorities to stop brutal crackdown on freedom of speech that has resulted in the arrest of dozens of people […]
Gambia: President Jammeh to Run for Fifth Term
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh on Sunday said he will run for a fifth term in office when the country holds presidential elections in December 2017. […]
Gambian law to jail Internet users who are spreading “false news”
Gambian parliament has approved a law that imposes a 15 years of imprisonment and a fine of $90,000 on internet users associated with publishing or […]