(JollofNews) – President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has strongly condemned plans by supporters of the opposition APRC party to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the military coup that brought former longterm ruler Yahya Jammeh to power. Mr Jammeh came to power in a military coup on 22 July 1994[Read More…]
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Building The New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: My Concern With the Police Press Statement About July 22
(JollofNews)- There is no doubt that 22 July 1994 was the beginning of a despicable period when misery and carnage descended on the Gambia to last for 22 long years of blood and tears. The July 22 Coup was a tragedy of unlimited proportions that shackled a people to slavery[Read More…]
Gambia Warns Against Jammeh’s Coup Celebration
(JollofNews) – The government of the Gambia has warned against the celebration of 22 July military coup which brought former President Yahya Jammeh and his regime to power. Mr Jammeh’s supporters are planning to mark the 23rd anniversary of the revolution which they have credited for transforming the Gambia into[Read More…]