The detained Gambian activist has been unconditionally freed from detention, Kairo News has been reliably informed. Ousainou Baye Sankareh, a local language presenter of Kibaaro Radio, was released from security custody with no strings attached. The activist was detained by officials of the National Intelligence Agency in Banjul since his […]
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Darboe: ‘We’ve A Cause To Celebrate’
The leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) believes that his party has cause to celebrate. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, who was addressing his party’s 18th anniversary rally at Serekunda, said the UDP members sacrificed everything, including their lives, resources and jobs in their drive to salvage the Gambia. Some […]
Defence Counsel Slams Prosecution
The defense attorney representing the Voice Newspaper journalists on Thursday urges the Banjul Magistrate’s Court” to acquit and discharge” his clients. Lawyer Lamin Camara slams the prosecution for “woefully failing to establish a prima facie against Sainey MK Marenah and Musa Sheriff.” Marenah and Sheriff are standing trial on conspiracy […]
So I Keep My Quiet
I want to speak for my rights, but I was threatened to be jailed, if what I say is not liked by the government. “Just keep quiet and mind your business,” as if what I am saying is not my business. So I keep my quiet. I want to speak […]