Criminal charges against Gambian musician for radio vandalism withdrawn

On September 2, singer Nova, a Ghetto Boy Music Producer, was invited to the studios of Star FM upon his request to be granted airtime to clear his image which he claimed had been tarnished by the radio station over reports he had “impregnated three women living on the same compound” (Photo/Reverbnation)

The Gambia: MFWA calls for ‘end to repression’

July 22 is marked by human rights organizations and civil society groups globally as “Gambia Day of Action”

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has called for an end to what it considers “19 years of repression and impunity in The Gambia” and urges internet users to “Take action now”.

It reiterated The Gambia Government’s refusal to comply with two human rights judgements delivered against it by the regional community Court of Justice (the ECOWAS Court) since 2010.

The MFWA statement issued to co-inside with the 19^th Coup Anniversary of President Yahya Jammeh on July 22, stated: “In The Gambia today, critical media reportage is literally outlawed, while other rights violations continue to be perpetrated by the government with gross impunity”.

EU calls for swift enquiry into Chief Manneh’s disappearance

“His disappearance has now transcended press freedom matters, it is both a national and a universal human right concern,” according to the EU.

News round-up on deteriorating press freedom in Gambia

IN THIS ROUNDUP....

• Drop charges against journalists: GPU 
• IPI concern at efforts to censor Gambian media  
• GPU raise concerns at failing press freedom in Gambia 
• Gambia: Public reacts to closure of media  
• Reopen Taranga FM: Hon. Magassy 
• British parliament sit on Gambia
• MFWA Protests the inexplicable charges preferred against two journalists in The Gambia