Gambian human rights activist Madi Jobarteh has been charged with three counts of seditious intention, incitement to violence and false broadcasting. 

The charges come days after Jobarteh was arrested and detained over comments he made on social media. 

Jorbateh took to announce to his followers that police have informed him of the charges. 

He added:”My bail has been extended to November 23. They have refused to hand over my phone.”

Reporting by Adama Makasuba