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…]
Author: Jollofnews
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…]
250 Gambian Military Officers Set off For Military Training In Turkey
A contingent of 250 Gambian military personnel Sunday left Banjul for further military training in Turkey. The training arrangement is in fulfilment of a promise made by the Turkish government to train 500 GAF personnel in Turkey. In bidding farewell to the troops at the Banjul International Airport, the deputy[Read More…]
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