Taranga FM is back on air, but its news programme is being censored

The FM Station has suffered repeated crackdown from Gambian authorities (Photo taken from CPJ)

Two Defendants Charged for their Role in an Attempted Coup in The Gambia

Defendants Charged with Conspiracy to Violate the Neutrality Act and Conspiracy to Possess Firearms in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence

They are charged with making an expedition against a “friendly nation” and conspiring to possess fire arms. In pic – President Yahya Jammeh, right, with Taiwan leader [Photo by EPA]

Pres. Jammeh appoints another journalist as minister

The Gambia‘s new Information Minister, Sheriff Bojang, is the proprietor of The Standard, an independent daily newspaper. (Photo Credit: Facebook/Sheriff Bojang)

Jammeh calls ‘coup plot’ a 'terrorist attack'

Meanwhile, there have been reports of ‘dozens arrests’ including military personnel and civilians after the foiled attack, according to reports. The government is yet to confirm the arrests but the President had said Wednesday that those involved will be dealt with. (Photo Credit: EPA)

US deny involvement in Gambia coup attempt

On December 30, 2014, an armed group led by former State Guard Commander Lt. Col. Lamin Sanneh attacked the presidential palace in Banjul, the capital overnight – with heavy gunfire that lasted hours.