Deyda Hydara
Deyda Hydara was a renowned Gambian journalist and the co-founder of The Point newspaper. He was known for his fearless reporting and criticism of the Gambian government under Yahya Jammeh. Tragically, he was assassinated in 2004, a crime that remains unresolved, and his legacy continues to inspire calls for justice and accountability in The Gambia.
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Deyda Hydara was a co-founder of The Point and is remembered for his tragic assassination in 2004.
Japan’s Honorary Consul General visits The Point, strengthens media cooperation
Gambia· 2026-02-12
Deyda Hydara was a longtime AFP journalist who was murdered.
Sanna Manjang to still face charges of killing Deyda, othersGambia· 2026-01-19
Manjang was previously charged in connection with the murders of journalist Deyda Hydara.
First jungler trial in Gambia: Hitman Sanna Manjang pleads not guilty to murderGambia· 2026-01-16
Deyda Hydara was a co-founder of The Point and is remembered for his contributions to the fight for press freedom in Gambia.
Le quotidien The Point se rappelle à la mémoire de Deyda Hydara et renouvelle son combat pour la liberté de la presse lors de son 34ème anniversaireGambia· 2025-12-17
Deyda was an advocate for peace and social justice who was assassinated in 2004.
Deyda Hydara – 21 years after, still waiting for justiceGambia· 2025-12-16
Deyda Hydara is remembered as a fearless journalist who made an immense contribution to press freedom in The Gambia.
Point clocks 34, remembers Deyda, renews fight for press freedomGambia· 2025-12-16
Deyda Hydara was a journalist whose killing is central to the charges against Sanna Manjang.
High Court denies ‘notorious’ jungler Sanna Manjang bailGambia· 2025-12-12
Deyda Hydara was murdered by Sanna Manjang.
Sanna Manjang inculpé du meurtre de Deyda Hydara et plusieurs autresGambia· 2025-12-05
Deyda Hydara was allegedly shot and killed by Sanna Manjang.
Sanna Manjang charged with murder of Deyda Hydara, othersGambia· 2025-12-04Deyda Hydara was a well-known journalist who was murdered, with Sanna Manjang identified as one of the soldiers involved.
L’arrestation de Sanna Manjang liée à une enquête sur un trafic d’armes et de boisGambia· 2025-12-03Deyda Hydara was a renowned journalist who was murdered, with Sanna Manjang identified as one of the soldiers involved.
Le tristement célèbre ‘jungler’ Sanna Manjang arrêtéGambia· 2025-12-02
Deyda Hydara was a veteran journalist and co-proprietor of The Point newspaper.
Arrest links Sanna Manjang with arms, timber traffickingGambia· 2025-12-02Deyda Hydara was a veteran journalist linked to the extrajudicial killings associated with Sanna Manjang.
Alleged notorious 'Jungler' Sanna Manjang arrestedGambia· 2025-12-01Deyda Hydara is remembered as a veteran journalist and a fallen hero in the fight for democracy.
Civil society accuses Barrow of constitutional coup over auditor general’s removalGambia· 2025-09-19
Deyda Hydara was the journalist whom Sanyang was ordered to assassinate.
Lt. Col. Sanyang narrates how he defied orders to kill DeydaGambia· 2025-04-14
Deyda Hydara was murdered for routinely asking questions over the murders of young Gambians.
Recollection: Journalist Alhagie Mbye revisits April 10-11 student massacreGambia· 2025-04-11
Deyda Hydara was Baba Hydara's father, who was murdered, prompting Baba's calls for justice.
Les victimes de l’ancien président Jammeh réagissent à la mort de Bora et au mandat d'arrêt contre MangangGambia· 2025-03-13
Deyda Hydara is mentioned as the late father of Baba Hydara.
Jammeh victims react to Bora’s death, Manjang’s arrest warrantGambia· 2025-03-13