Deyda Hydara

Deyda Hydara (June 9, 1946 – December 16, 2004) was a co-founder and primary editor of The Point, a major independent Gambian newspaper. He was also a correspondent for both AFP News Agency and Reporters Without Borders for more than 30 years. Hydara also worked as a Radio presenter in the Gambia called Radio Syd during his early years as a freelance journalist.

Deyda Hydara
BornJune 9, 1946 (1946-06-09)
DiedDecember 16, 2004 (2004-12-17) (aged 58)
Kanifing, Gambia
Cause of deathGunshot Wound
NationalityGambian
OccupationEditor of The Point
Known forJournalism, 2004 murder
AwardsPEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award (2005)
Hero of African Journalism Award (2010)
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