Gambia Update: The Voice Newspaper Editor Charged with False Publication, Detained

The Voice Newspaper Journalists have been involved in a legal tussle with President Adama Barrow over a story highlighting that Muhammed Jah of Q Group would be his successor for the 2026 Presidential Elections resulting in Police arresting and charging both the Editor and Journalist who wrote the story.

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GPU Condemns Arrest and Detention of Journalist Momodou Justice Darboe, Threats from President

The Gambia Press Union issued a statement condemning President Adama Barrow's legal threats against the Voice Newspaper's reporter Momodou Justice Darboe and Editor Musa Sheriff resulting in their detention by Police.

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Specially Designated Global Terrorist Mohammad Bazzi Pleads Guilty to Sanctions Evasion

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York has issued a statement highlighting that Muhammed Bazzi has pleaded guilty for conspiracy to conduct and to cause United States persons to conduct unlawful transactions with a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.

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IMF Approves New US$100 million Extended Credit Facility to The Gambia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new three-year, $100 million arrangement under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for The Gambia, aiming to reinforce the country’s economic recovery, curb inflation, stabilise foreign exchange markets, and address rising debt vulnerabilities. More in the press release.

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GPU Welcomes Sentencing of Bai Lowe for Murder of Deyda Hydara

The Gambia Press Union issued a press release on the 30th of November 2023 on the conviction of former Jungler Driver Bai Lowe who was involved in the killing of former veteran journalist Deyda Hydara.

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MoJ Commends German Court’s Life Conviction of Bai Lowe

The Ministry of Justice issued a statement commending the German Court for convicting former Jungler Driver, Bai Lowe to life in prison for crimes against humanity.

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Former Jungler Driver, Bai Lowe German Trial FAQs

A group of Civil Society Organisations have issued a press release featuring some frequently asked questions and answers on the trial of former Jungler Driver Bai Lowe facing prosecution in Germany.

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GPU Statement on the Arbitrary Arrest of Journalist Yusef Taylor

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) issued a statement condemning the arbitrary arrest of the editor-in-chief of Gainako Online Newspaper, Yusef Taylor, after his shirt was torn by a police officer and he was detained for obstructing a police officer.

More in the press release.

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