Gambia’s exiled former long-term ruler Yahya Jammeh has vetoed a proposed electoral alliance between his party and the governing party of President Adama Barrow. Executive members of Mr Jammeh’s party have agreed in principle to throw their weight behind Mr Barrow in the December election with the promise of an amnesty for Mr[Read More…]
Year: 2021
What The Heck Does Yahya Jammeh Want?
Once again Yahya Jammeh has made a very expensive political mistake. In 2016, he made the costly mistake of arresting and lynching opposition activist, Ebrima Solo Sandeng, for holding a peaceful demonstration without a permit before burying his body in Tanji village. Then he arrested and jailed several opposition figures[Read More…]
Guinea Bissau Military Foil Coup
The military in Guinea-Bissau has claimed foiling a coup by soldiers from within its ranks, APA learnt on Friday. In a statement Guinea-Bissau’s military chief General Biague Na Ntan said those involved in the attempted coup to overthrow civilian president Umaru Sissoco Embalo have been identified, arrested and detained. President[Read More…]
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