Lois Hunt, IRIN  April 13, 2017. A year ago, opposition activist Solo Sandeng led the first march in over decade to call for free elections in Gambia. Although the demonstration was a catalyst for the ouster of autocrat Yahya Jammeh, it cost Sandeng his life. See full story.

Photo caption: Nogoi Njie – the last person to see Solo Sandeng before he died. A year ago, opposition activist Solo Sandeng led the first march in over decade to call for free elections in Gambia. Although the demonstration was a catalyst for the ouster of autocrat Yahya Jammeh, it cost Sandeng his life. Credit:  Jason Florio/IRIN