Following a request for a protest from a youth group associated with the main opposition party, Gambian protestors are assembling to march through the nation’s capital, Banjul, against corruption. The United Democratic Party’s (UDP) leader, attorney Ousainu Darboe, had earlier urged followers to exercise restraint ahead of a demonstration against corruption scheduled for Friday in a WhatsApp recording. Recently, the UDP Youth Wing requested a police permit for a nonviolent…

Gambia’s Vice President Allieu Badara Joof has died in India due to illness, Gambia President Adama Barrow has announced. President Barrow made the announcement on Twitter.“Fellow #Gambians, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing away of my #VicePresident, His Excellency, Badara Alieu Joof. The sad event took place in India after a short illness. May Allah grant him Jannahtul Firdawsi,” President Barrow tweeted. Mr Ajoof who…

Two Gambian military officers associated with an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Adama Barrow have been arrested over the weekend, said Gambia’s government spokesperson on Monday. “Two more soldiers linked to the alleged foiled coup plot were arrested over the weekend and are helping investigators unearth allegations of plans to overthrow the Government,” Ebrima Sankareh, the government’s spokesman said in a statement. Seven people including two officers…