(JollofNews) – Thousands of Gambians including women, children and the elderly are fleeing the Gambia to neighbouring Senegal and Guinea-Bissau as the political standoff over last month’s election results deepens. President Yahya Jammeh is refusing to handover power to opposition candidate Adama Barrow who was declared winner of the election[Read More…]
Year: 2017
Gambia: African Union Tells Jammeh To Step Down Or Face Serious Consequences
(JollofNews) – The Peace and Security Council of the African Union Friday told President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia to handover power next week or face serious consequences. Mr Jammeh, 51, has ruled the Gambia for 22 years and is due to handover power next week following his surprised defeated[Read More…]
London Letter: Will President Buhari Be Safe In Gambia?
(JollofNews) – President Buhari of Nigeria was due in The Gambia on Wednesday 11th January 2017 to meet with President Jammeh of The Gambia. The main business of the meeting was to persuade Jammeh to vacate the Presidency and allow President-Elect Barrow’s Inauguration on the 19th of January 2017. President[Read More…]
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