The Gambia’s human rights under scrutiny: Rights groups raise concerns

Thumbs Down: Rights groups say free expression in Gambia “shrinking” (Photo Credit: MSJoof/TNBES/FPI)

The West is saying a ‘bunch of rubbish’

According to Jammeh, anywhere you should stand as an African all what the West think of is that you are either HIV positive, a drug dealer or a dictator.

Trial of journalist Jobe fails to proceed again, witness is ‘sick’

Alagie Jobe is still in custody from February  2013

The criminal trial against Alagie Jobe, Deputy Editor of the pro-government Daily Observer newspaper has been moved to May 7, 2013 after it failed to proceed once again on Tuesday.

The Kanifing Magistrates Court, which is presiding over the case, was told on April 30 that “first prosecution witness Jawor Darboe is sick”.

Exactly a week ago, the trial could not proceed after it was announced that the police officer has traveled out of The Gambia.